The word justice is described in the dictionary as "a being righteous; fairness" and to bring to justice is stated as "to treat fitly or fairly". Is our juvenile justice system just? According to the definition it is not. So, do you think juveniles should be tried as adults or should they be tried as juveniles? <Tab/>It is not fair or righteous to treat juveniles as adults. Today we live …showed first 75 words of 2106 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2106 total…alternative programs and counseling for troubled youth, rather than directing them through the adult criminal court process. There are many juveniles that have been or might be tried as adults for committing crimes. It is not right to treat children as adults when they simply are not. Under any circumstance juveniles should not be tried as adults and it is we as a society that needs to speak up and change society for the better.