Question 1

The prevention strategy aimed at recidivism is ___________ prevention.

Accepted Answer

A)  punitive 
B)  secondary 
C)  primary 
D)  tertiary 
A)  punitive 
B)  secondary 
C)  primary 
D)  tertiary D

Question 2

Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are examples of _________prevention.

Accepted Answer

primary

Question 3

Project Toward No Drug Abuse is designed to assist _________ to resist substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  high school youths 
B)  upper elementary school youths 
C)  middle school youths 
D)  elementary and middle school youths 
A)  high school youths 
B)  upper elementary school youths 
C)  middle school youths 
D)  elementary and middle school youths A

Question 4

Primary prevention efforts are usually directed toward:

Accepted Answer

A)  punitive factors 
B)  mechanical factors 
C)  risk factors 
D)  protective factors 
A)  punitive factors 
B)  mechanical factors 
C)  risk factors 
D)  protective factors

Question 5

Evidence indicates that a disproportionate number of ___________ children become delinquents.

Accepted Answer

abused and

Question 6

The OJJDP's comprehensive effort to provide communities with a set of programs whose effectiveness has been scientifically demonstrated is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ACT Now Program 
B)  Project H.E.L.P. 
C)  the Blueprints for Violence Prevention Initiative 
D)  DARE 
A)  the ACT Now Program 
B)  Project H.E.L.P. 
C)  the Blueprints for Violence Prevention Initiative 
D)  DARE

Question 7

Effective preventive approaches must address ________ of delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A)  results 
B)  benefits 
C)  causes 
D)  disadvantages 
A)  results 
B)  benefits 
C)  causes 
D)  disadvantages

Question 8

According to the text, the three kinds of prevention relevant for juvenile justice are:

Accepted Answer

A)  punitive, progressive, and demographic 
B)  corrective, punitive, and mechanical 
C)  preliminary, intermediate, and advanced 
D)  punitive, corrective, and critical 
A)  punitive, progressive, and demographic 
B)  corrective, punitive, and mechanical 
C)  preliminary, intermediate, and advanced 
D)  punitive, corrective, and critical

Question 9

What is the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County, et al v. Earls et al., the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  random drug tests of students is always an invasion of privacy requiring a search warrant 
B)  that the constitutionality of zero-tolerance policies for weapon and drug violations should be upheld 
C)  that random drug tests for all middle and high school students participating in extracurricular activities is not a constitutional violation 
D)  that random searches of lockers for drugs and weapons is unconstitutional 
A)  random drug tests of students is always an invasion of privacy requiring a search warrant 
B)  that the constitutionality of zero-tolerance policies for weapon and drug violations should be upheld 
C)  that random drug tests for all middle and high school students participating in extracurricular activities is not a constitutional violation 
D)  that random searches of lockers for drugs and weapons is unconstitutional

Question 10

All of the following programs have been deemed ineffective in reducing delinquency and violence EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  "scared straight" programs 
B)  military-style correctional boot camps 
C)  functional family therapy 
D)  summer jobs or subsidized work programs for at-risk youth 
A)  "scared straight" programs 
B)  military-style correctional boot camps 
C)  functional family therapy 
D)  summer jobs or subsidized work programs for at-risk youth

Question 11

Identify and discuss the six principles for preventing delinquency as indicated by the OJJDP.

Accepted Answer

The OJJDP identifies six principles for

Question 12

The ___________ approach focuses on the entire group and causes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ approach focuses on the entire...

Question 13

_________ is a measure that is taken before a delinquent act occurs to forestall the act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevention 
B)  Control 
C)  Correction 
D)  Reaction 
A)  Prevention 
B)  Control 
C)  Correction 
D)  Reaction

Question 14

Background checks for criminal history to restrict gun sales in stores have proven effective in reducing gun violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the purpose of drug testing in schools.  What do you think about drug testing in schools?  Support your answer.

Accepted Answer

In June 2002 the U.S. Supreme Court broa

Question 16

_____________ is considered crucial in reducing aggressive behavior and negative reputations before they develop into permanent patterns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ is considered crucial in reducing aggressive...

Question 17

The public health model is a two-pronged juvenile crime prevention strategy:  reduction of known risk factors and promotion of ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The public health model is a two-pronged...

Question 18

__________ is perhaps the best-known and least effective drug prevention program in the country.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is perhaps the best-known and least...

Question 19

During the late 1960s __________ was the focus for dealing with delinquency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the late 1960s __________ was the...

Question 20

Best practices in truancy prevention are identified by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  singular approach 
B)  collaboration 
C)  use of meaningful sanctions and incentives 
D)  family involvement 
A)  singular approach 
B)  collaboration 
C)  use of meaningful sanctions and incentives 
D)  family involvement

The prevention strategy aimed at recidivism is ___________ prevention.

Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are examples of _________prevention.

Project Toward No Drug Abuse is designed to assist _________ to resist substance abuse.

Primary prevention efforts are usually directed toward:

Evidence indicates that a disproportionate number of ___________ children become delinquents.

The OJJDP's comprehensive effort to provide communities with a set of programs whose effectiveness has been scientifically demonstrated is called:

Effective preventive approaches must address ________ of delinquency.

According to the text, the three kinds of prevention relevant for juvenile justice are:

What is the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County, et al v. Earls et al., the U.S.?

All of the following programs have been deemed ineffective in reducing delinquency and violence EXCEPT:

Identify and discuss the six principles for preventing delinquency as indicated by the OJJDP.

The ___________ approach focuses on the entire group and causes.

_________ is a measure that is taken before a delinquent act occurs to forestall the act.

Background checks for criminal history to restrict gun sales in stores have proven effective in reducing gun violence.

Discuss the purpose of drug testing in schools. What do you think about drug testing in schools? Support your answer.

_____________ is considered crucial in reducing aggressive behavior and negative reputations before they develop into permanent patterns.

The public health model is a two-pronged juvenile crime prevention strategy: reduction of known risk factors and promotion of ________________.

__________ is perhaps the best-known and least effective drug prevention program in the country.

During the late 1960s __________ was the focus for dealing with delinquency.

Best practices in truancy prevention are identified by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Juvenile Justice: Definitions, Measurement and Process

The History and Philosophy Behind the Juvenile Justice System

Theories of Delinquency and Juvenile Offending

Youth in Society: Developmental Risks and Protective Factors

Juvenile Victims

Juvenile Offenders

Youth Gangs

The Police and Juveniles

Pretrial Services and Diversion

The Juvenile Court

Juvenile Corrections

Juvenile Justice at a Crossroads: The Accelerating Call for Reform

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Exam 12: Preventing Delinquency and Recidivism

The prevention strategy aimed at recidivism is ___________ prevention.

Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are examples of _________prevention.

Project Toward No Drug Abuse is designed to assist _________ to resist substance abuse.

Primary prevention efforts are usually directed toward:

Evidence indicates that a disproportionate number of ___________ children become delinquents.

The OJJDP's comprehensive effort to provide communities with a set of programs whose effectiveness has been scientifically demonstrated is called:

Effective preventive approaches must address ________ of delinquency.

According to the text, the three kinds of prevention relevant for juvenile justice are:

What is the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County, et al v. Earls et al., the U.S.?

All of the following programs have been deemed ineffective in reducing delinquency and violence EXCEPT:

Identify and discuss the six principles for preventing delinquency as indicated by the OJJDP.

The ___________ approach focuses on the entire group and causes.

_________ is a measure that is taken before a delinquent act occurs to forestall the act.

Background checks for criminal history to restrict gun sales in stores have proven effective in reducing gun violence.

Discuss the purpose of drug testing in schools. What do you think about drug testing in schools? Support your answer.

_____________ is considered crucial in reducing aggressive behavior and negative reputations before they develop into permanent patterns.

The public health model is a two-pronged juvenile crime prevention strategy: reduction of known risk factors and promotion of ________________.

__________ is perhaps the best-known and least effective drug prevention program in the country.

During the late 1960s __________ was the focus for dealing with delinquency.

Best practices in truancy prevention are identified by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Juvenile Justice: Definitions, Measurement and Process

The History and Philosophy Behind the Juvenile Justice System

Theories of Delinquency and Juvenile Offending

Youth in Society: Developmental Risks and Protective Factors

Juvenile Victims

Juvenile Offenders

Youth Gangs

The Police and Juveniles

Pretrial Services and Diversion

The Juvenile Court

Juvenile Corrections

Juvenile Justice at a Crossroads: The Accelerating Call for Reform

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