This paper analyzed the criminal justice policy using the cycle of social policy analysis model asrna conceptual framework. The analysis fundamentally looked at whether or not principles ofrnsocial justice have been taken into consideration. The paper also tried to find out which socialrnproblems have been dealt with following the adaptation of the policy. Moreover, the paperrnanalyzed the content of the policy focusing on juvenile justice, in respect of the pertinent laws ofrnour country, especially the constitution. Any observed inconsistency and discrepancies werernforwarded, with the duty to bring to attention. Furthermore, the paper analyzed whether or notrnthe policy is based on the international standards set on Juvenile justice and how Ethiopia hasrnincorporated these standards in to its domestic legislations and practice. While the focus of thisrnpaper is on juvenile justice; the paper analyzes the overall principle of policy making process byrnusing qualitative data analysis methods starting from the initiation to the evaluation of the policy.rnA case study approach within qualitative design was used. In the study two individuals whornparticipated in the process of the policy making had been interviewed. Data from key informantsrnas well as key literature review were analyzed rigorously through consistently comparing thernmajor findings. The finding suggests that the policy has not been properly implemented andrnevaluated and there are no preventive mechanisms for juvenile offenders. Finaly, the need for arnpolicy making guideline in a national perspective as well as a need for citizen awareness andrndissemination of the policy for proper implementation were forwarded as majorrnrecommendations.rnKey Words: Social Policy, Juvenile Offenders, Criminal Justice, International Law