Describe the development and jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system. In 1824, the New York House of Refuge became the foundation for the beginnings of the juvenile justice system. This facility...

Describe the development and jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

In 1824, the New York House of Refuge became the foundation for the beginnings of the juvenile justice system. This facility had the authority to place children in private industry through indenture work agreements, to help them build employable skills. The early U.S. criminal justice system had no formal juvenile courts, but in 1899 the first juvenile court was established in Cook County, Illinois. The juvenile court was established not as a criminal court, but as a government agency more focused on rehabilitation, rather than mere punishment. This would usher in a new era with more focus placed on what was best for the child.

1. Who was responsible for establishing the House of Refuge?

2. What was the purpose of early reform schools?

3. Where was the first juvenile court established?

4. Provide an example of a status offense.