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Origins of Juvenile Delinquency
The term "juvenile delinquent" originated from the late 18th and early 19th centuries when there was little seen difference in treatment between juvenile and adult criminals when punished over the seriousness of an offense. Before the 18th century, juveniles over age 7 were tried in the same criminal court as adults and, if convicted, could get the death penalty. Illinois established the first juvenile court. This juvenile court focused on treatment objectives instead of punishment, determined appropriate terminology associated with juvenile offenders, and made juvenile records confidential.