This is for my Sociology 340: Juvenile Delinquency Discussion Post: 

 

The U.S. Supreme Court has determined which constitutional rights are afforded to juveniles, including how the Fifth Amendment and protections against self-incrimination apply to young people. 

 

Search the Internet to answer the following questions:

 

1) Are juveniles protected against self-incrimination, and if so, how?

 

2) Do you agree with how constitutional rights as a whole may differ in regard to the way they are applied to adult offenders versus juvenile offenders?

 

3) Find an example of a case in the media (more recent/current) where you believe a juvenile's constitutional rights were protected or violated. Explain the case and your opinion about it.