In Chapter 8 of our text, we are introduced to five models of blended sentencing statutes which are intended to provide both juvenile and adult criminal courts with a greater range of dispositional and/or sentencing options. After you review these models, what are your thoughts? Do these models align with the individualized treatment emphasis of the juvenile court or are they potentially expanding waivers to criminal court and punitive sentencing options?
Responses
In your response posts to at least two other peers’ initial posts, respond to the following: Compare and contrast your thoughts on the legal and compliance implications identified by your peers. Explain one additional measure for preventing such actions that your peer did not discuss in their initial post. Why