CPSS 235 Wk 3 – Juvenile and Adult Courts: A Comparative Analysis Paper

Create a 10- to 16-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes comparing juvenile courts with adult courts. Include the following:

• An overview of the juvenile justice system
• The key differences between juvenile and adult courts, including the effects of the Gault decision.
• The roles and authority of the judge, prosecuting attorney, court-appointed special advocate, defense counsel, and probation officers
• The elements of a risk and a needs assessment for juveniles
• The adjudication process by which a juvenile is transferred to the adult court system

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.