177 Md. App. 708 - In Re Areal B.’s Empirical Analysis

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7 state decisions

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1. “(1) To ensure that the Juvenile Justice System balances the following objectives for children who have committed delinquent acts: (i) Public safety and the protection of the community; (ii) Accountability of the child to the victim and the community for offenses committed; and (iii) Competency and character development to assist children in becoming responsible an d productive members of society; (4) To provide for the care, protection, and wholesome mental and physical development of children coming within the provisions of this subtitle; and to provide for a program of treatment, training, and rehabilitation consistent with the child’s best interests and the protection of the public interest; (5) To conserve and strengthen the child’s family ties and to separate a child from his parents only when necessary for his welfare or in the interest of public safety; (6) If necessary to remove a child from his home, to secure for him custody, care, and discipline as nearly as possible equivalent to that which should have been given by his parents; (7) To provide to children in State care and custody: (i) A safe, humane, and caring environment; and (ii) Access to required services....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 179 Md. App. 512 - In Re Julianna B.