g., civil and criminal attorneys, law enforcement and probation), improve efficiency by handling both civil and criminal matters in a single proceeding and render additional services for victims, such as crises counseling, housing, and job training (see Integrated Domestic Violence Courts (2011, p. 1). In my opinion, the disadvantages of the system are outweighed by its advantages because in addition these courts facilitate access to enhanced services for litigants and help to ensure offender accountability (see New York State: Problem-Solving Courts, p. 1). Question # 5: The juvenile delinquency process varies from state to state. For example, in Minnesota juvenile delinquency matters include any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor offenses allegedly committed by a person less than eighteen (18) years old. Its details vary by State. It starts with a petition or citation stating of the alleged charge. Juvenile and Parents receive a summons. Felony charges require fingerprinting. At the time of the first court appearance, the parent/guardian may apply for the services of a court-appointed attorney. If the charge is proven in court, the court may make a finding of delinquency and the child may be adjudicated as "delinquent" / (Basics on Juvenile Delinquency, p. 1). Generally, there is limited access to juvenile delinquency cases o protect the child. (Basics on Juvenile Delinquency, p. 2). There are many participants and procedures in delinquency matters: The delinquent juvenile, his family/guardian, the delinquent's public or private attorney, the judge, in some cases a jury, the state prosecutor's and the community's interests in restorative judgment in punishment and prevention social workers giving help to the victim who needs to be restituted, schools, schoolmates. The juvenile delinquency system has been the target of severe criticism in reaction to increased violent and serious criminality (See Balanced and Restorative Justice for Juveniles, p. 7). Nevertheless, I would say it is overall successful. Kendall reports in a 2007 publication of the American Bar Association (p. 5) about promising factors that New York law requires to look on the families involved. E New approach allows initial offenses community programs that enable the families to prevent future parent-teen conflicts without intervention or court involvement. I think that families are important factors in preventing...

In addition, the New York includes documented agency efforts to enroll the youth and d the family in appropriate, individualized community services. The success of the New York program caused Florida to follow with similar measures. Both states are now promoting pre-court services for alleged juvenile defenders.
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