There are a number of reasons why juveniles should not be tried as adults. Firstly, juveniles are still developing both physically and mentally, and as such are not fully capable of understanding the implications and consequences of their actions. Secondly, the juvenile justice system is designed specifically to address the needs of young offenders, taking into account their age and level of maturity. Finally, research has shown that juveniles who are tried as adults are more likely to reoffend than those who remain in the juvenile justice system.The juvenile justice system is designed to rehabilitate young offenders, rather than simply punish them. This is because it is recognised that juveniles are still growing and developing, and as such are more likely to respond positively to rehabilitative measures such as counselling and education. The aim of the juvenile justice system is to reduce offending and reoffending rates among young people, and to ultimately keep the community safe.There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that trying juveniles as adults does not