What do you believe is the best official course of action for dealing with juveniles engaged in status offenses (drinking, smoking, breaking curfew, running away from home, truancy). Should the juvenile justice system get involved?
If you say “yes,” what is the appropriate response?
If you say “no,” why not?
If you say “maybe,” or “it depends,” what does it depend upon and why?
No matter what you believe, you should discuss the pros and/or cons of dealing officially with juvenile status offenses.
Provide details and hypothetical examples to support your answer.