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.
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