DQ 1
Should juveniles who commit serious capital crimes under the age of 16 be eligible for the death penalty? Why or why not?
DQ 2
What are the benefits of a comprehensive juvenile justice strategy? What aspects of a comprehensive strategy contribute to those benefits? What are the drawbacks to implementing a comprehensive juvenile justice strategy? Discuss specific programs that contribute to a comprehensive juvenile justice strategy using programs you may be familiar with or have heard about in the media such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), teen courts, drug courts, or Big Brothers Big Sisters.
