Case Study: Charlie

CHARLIE:
You have been appointed three key roles in the juvenile justice system: judge, juvenile police officer, and probation officer.
Today in court, this case was presented:
Charlie is a 10-year-old boy who has been charged with several counts of shoplifting at a local convenience store.
Charlie was caught by a juvenile police officer.
The total of his stolen items was over $100.
This is the first time he has been in juvenile court.
This case needs to be investigated further in juvenile court before assigning a disposition. The professionals involved must work together to make
the best decision for this child. Write a 4- to 5-page essay answering the following questions. Use APA references as needed in this process.
What are the roles of these three key players in the juvenile system?
How will they work together to ensure this child gets the best possible outcome?
Compare and contrast how these roles are similar and different in the juvenile process.
Determine a final outcome for the case based on the information you have gathered.
NOTE: This assignment will require outside research. Use at least three external research sources, including academic journals, to support your
work. You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, other course material, and other outside resources to support your task, using proper
citations and references in APA style. Discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used.