Types of cases involving juveniles.

Police handle many different types of cases involving juveniles. Delinquency cases, Status Offenses (PINS in
NY), abuse and neglect.
Start with your textbook and investigate these different types of cases. With respect to Abuse & Neglect case
discuss the function of the police. What are the challenges that police face in these types of cases? Compare
and contrast to the investigation for delinquency cases and status offense cases and Abuse and Neglect. How
do the police investigations vary in these types of cases? In PINS cases these are handled somewhat
differently why? Research these cases in NY - who files a PINS petition? What types of treatment or
punishment are given in PINS v. Delinquency cases? What are the areas of concern? How are these cases
handled in the Court System?
t thoroughly researching these 3 areas of police response. Draft a 3 page paper outlining the above and
include all works cited. You may use internet research or you may interview someone at the local police
department.