Two significant court cases that granted youths the right to treatment in institutions are Kent v. United States (1966) and In re Gault (1967). Kent established that juveniles have the right to a fair hearing before being transferred to adult court, emphasizing their need for treatment. In re Gault further extended rights to juveniles, asserting that they are entitled to due process, including the right to legal counsel and the right to a hearing, thereby reinforcing the principle that the juvenile justice system should focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
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