Exam 12: Preventing Delinquency and Recidivism

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Alternative schools help at-risk children meet their early developmental needs in all of the following major roles EXCEPT:

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In some cases, youths' experiences in the juvenile justice system exacerbates the antisocial tendencies.

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Punitive prevention relies on the threat of punishment to forestall criminal acts.

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Gun buyback programs have proven to be effective in decreasing gun violence.

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Anti-gang programs include establishing behavior codes, removing graffiti, and fostering community relations.

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The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program was developed in

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Of the following, which is NOT considered a prevention/intervention strategy by the National School Safety Center for dealing with gangs?

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In the late 1960s the most promising method of dealing with delinquency was believed to be:

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Treatment or rehabilitation is aligned with primary prevention.

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Traditionally, juvenile courts and diversion programs have responded with a wide range of services focused on ____________, ______________, or _____________.

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An alternative treatment program for youth ages 11 to 18 who display chronic antisocial behavior, emotional disturbance, or are delinquent is called:

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The Incredible Years Series (IYS) seeks to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

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The traditional societal approach to youthful offending has been reactive.

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Discuss what works and what doesn't work in reducing recidivism.

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The ___________ approach is consistent with the public health model.

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Research has shown that almost _________ percent of youth who are arrested once are never arrested again.

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Identify and discuss the three approaches to juvenile crime prevention.

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Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) targets ________.

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Effective prevention approaches must address the conditions and _________ that cause delinquency.

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Of the following, which approach is more effective in preventing juvenile crime?

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