Generally, the juvenile system emphasizes treatment and rehabilitation, while the adult system concentrates on punishment of offenders. The juvenile justice system also consists of a large number of nonlaw enforcement agencies.

Generally, the juvenile system emphasizes treatment and rehabilitation, while the adult system concentrates on punishment of offenders. The juvenile justice system also consists of a large number of nonlaw enforcement agencies.

总体上来说，青少年的法律体系强调挽回和拯救，而针对成年人的法律体系则强调对罪犯的惩罚。青少年法律体系也包括很多非执法机构，社会服务机构、学校、社区团体都会对具有犯罪倾向的和已经犯罪的青少年提供帮助。