Resources: The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper summarizing the key parameters of the juvenile justice system in the United States. Address the following:

The historical development of the juvenile justice system. Use case law or legislation to strengthen your discussion.
Predominant philosophy of the juvenile system
Key differences between the juvenile and adult systems
Distinguish between dependency and delinquency
The reasoning behind and the importance of confidentiality in juvenile court

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.