By changing the way that juvenile justice is handled, the focus becomes giving attention to the offender rather than the offense. What does this mean?
A.) Juvenile justice professionals should focus on helping rehabilitate offenders and at-risk youth.
B.) Juvenile justice professionals must focus on passing stricter laws related to juvenile delinquency.
C.) Juvenile justice professionals should implement stricter punishments for serious offenses.
D.) Juvenile justice professions should focus on crimes as a way to understand juvenile delinquents.
A.) Juvenile justice professionals should focus on helping rehabilitate offenders and at-risk youth.
The statement means that instead of only punishing the offender for their offense, professionals in the criminal justice system should focus on the underlying issues that may have led the juvenile to delinquent behavior. By shifting the focus to the offender, professionals can work to address issues such as mental health, family problems, substance abuse, or other factors that can contribute to criminal behavior. By addressing these underlying issues, professionals can help to rehabilitate the juvenile and prevent future offenses.