School Truancy

School Truancy

School Truancy:What are status offenses? Should juveniles be detained for status offenses, such as truancy or running away? Why? What are alternatives to detention for status offenders?

 

 

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Status offenses are behaviors or actions that have been restricted to a specific group of people. These offenses are considered as illegal behaviors to juveniles and not punishable to adults who commit them. Some of the examples of status offenses include running away from home, curfew violations, incorrigible and School Truancy……………………

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