Police officers have many interactions with juveniles in a social service and law enforcement setting. Therefore, it is extremely important for officers to have a strong working knowledge of the Massachusetts Juvenile Justice System and understand how it differs from the Criminal Justice System. Police officers must also be aware that a juvenile’s constitutional rights are not lost by virtue of their age, rather greater protections are afforded to them, especially as it relates to Miranda and arrest procedures.
The 2025 Juvenile Law Guide is included in hardcopy – $99 value!
Topics covered:
- Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
- Community Caretaker
- Mandated Reporting – 51A
- Care & Protection
- Child Requiring Assistance
- Common Crimes Committed Against Children
- Common Offenses Committed By Juveniles
- Delinquency
- Diversion & Restorative Justice
- Juvenile Miranda
- Search & Seizure
- Juvenile Arrest Procedures
- Information Sharing