Resources: The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper summarizing the key parameters of the juvenile justice system in the United States. Address the following:

• The historical development of the juvenile justice system. Use case law or legislation to strengthen your discussion.
• Predominant philosophy of the juvenile system
• Key differences between the juvenile and adult systems
• Distinguish between dependency and delinquency
• The reasoning behind and the importance of confidentiality in juvenile court

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.