How should juveniles be handled differently from adults during transport?

• A. Follow juvenile justice laws, involve parent/guardian or juvenile officer, privacy considerations, minimize restraints, separate from adults if required, and document accordingly.
• B. Treat juveniles exactly as adults.
• C. Always place juveniles with adults if they are non-violent.
• D. Ignore privacy concerns.

Answer: (A)

Handling juveniles during transport requires following juvenile justice laws and a trauma-informed approach that respects their age and rights. The best practice is to follow these laws, involve a parent or guardian or juvenile officer, protect privacy, minimize restraints, separate from adults when required, and document the process and decisions for accountability. This protects the juvenile’s rights and safety, while ensuring proper procedures are followed. Treating juveniles exactly as adults disregards legal protections and developmental differences; placing juveniles with adults without regard to safety can cause harm; and ignoring privacy concerns violates rights and trust.