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juvenile justice system

the courts and other government entities involved in the adjudication of cases involving minors (usually identified as individuals younger than 18 years). Fundamentally, it differs from the criminal justice system for adults in its belief that young people are more amenable to treatment than adults. Consequently, there is greater emphasis on rehabilitation, and greater efforts are made than in the adult system to reduce the stigmatization associated with being labeled a criminal.

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single-cell recording

single-cell recording

see microelectrode.