Exam 11: Dispositional Alternatives

Discuss the relationship between probation and restorative justice.

A juvenile delinquent on ______ is released into the community with the understanding that his or her continued freedom depends on good behavior and compliance with the conditions established by his or her officer and/or the judge.

Although some nondelinquent juveniles, typically those found to be in need of supervision, may be confined temporarily in specifically designated facilities, the trend had been toward diverting them to other types of programs.

The effects of ______ pressure in juvenile correctional facilities must be considered.

During disposition, evidence pertaining to the ______ of the juvenile is generally admissible at this stage of the proceedings, and the juvenile should be represented by counsel.

In the case of ______, the U.S. Supreme Court held that states cannot execute offenders who are under 18 years of age.

Foster homes are solely reserved for children who are victims of abuse or neglect.

There are ______ issues to consider that concern granting institutional staff members the power to modify behavior while still protecting the rights of the juveniles.

List and describe some possible solutions to the effects of incarceration of juvenile offenders.

Status offenders and abused, neglected, or dependent juveniles clearly should not be ______.

Children are sent to ______ for a variety of reasons, including chemical dependency, behavioral or emotional problems, sexual assault counseling, problems resulting from previous abuse or neglect, and attitudinal or empathy therapy.

The dispositional alternatives available to the judge differ depending on the category in which the juvenile has been placed, but in general they range from ______ to treatment, foster home placement, or probation.

Treatment centers are rarely administered by the state, so the juvenile court contracts with private institutions to provide these services.

Providing concerned and well-trained correctional personnel will guarantee better relationships with all incarcerated juveniles.

List the advantages and disadvantages of placing juveniles into foster homes.

Although some nondelinquent juveniles, typically those found to be in need of supervision, may be confined temporarily in specifically designated facilities, the trend had been toward ______ them to other types of programs.

The most severe dispositional alternative available to the juvenile court judge considering a case of delinquency is commitment to a ______.

In the Gault case, the U.S. Supreme Court specifically declined to comment on the applicability of due process requirements during the dispositional phase of the juvenile court proceedings.

Some institutions have adopted a positive peer culture orientation; however, in many instances, the juveniles simply learn to play the game when observed by staff and revert to inappropriate behaviors when staff members are out of sight.

Typically, foster homes are reserved for children who are victims of ______.