In what ways are delinquents given greater legal protection than adult criminals? How are they protected from stigmas and labels?

(1) Delinquents (juveniles) are treated not punished

(2) Delinquents (juveniles) are adjudicated they are not tried

(3) Delinquents (juveniles) caught for a criminal act are handled as confidential and the records are kept secret

Explanation:

Delinquents is a term that is used when referring to Children, adolescents, juveniles, in many ways as highlighted they are protected by the laws of the land in may countries of the world, their cases are handled with utmost care and caution. When a Delinquent commits a crime, they are not punished but they are treated in certain corrective ways, they are adjudicated and their cases are kept secret.