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The term “discretion” is often defined as selective decision making by police and others in the juvenile justice system who are faced with alternative modes of action. Discuss some of the factors affecting the discretion of the police when dealing with juvenile offenders.

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For this particular use of Discretion, this means what the person was charged for and any info about them may not be told outside the courtroom UNLESS given special permission by the judge.

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