(I) During adolescence, the transitional period from childhood to adulthood, a person undergoes many changes both physically and psychologically. (II) If adolescents are found guilty of an offence, they are not punished in the same way an adults. (III) They are sent to a special juvenile court, where the magistrates consider their age. their home and what their teachers say about them. (IV)They may be let off with a fine or a promise not to get Into trouble again. (V) But, if the offence is more serious, the young offender is sent to an institution.