Exam 13: Juvenile Justice at a Crossroads: The Accelerating Call for Reform

The first juvenile court ushered in a separate justice system for juveniles over

Youth development and rehabilitation involves mentoring and coaching youths in ___________ skill development.

The Blueprint reports that the number of minors nationwide being prosecuted in adult courts is

Involvement in the juvenile justice system is appropriate only when a youth's disability is the primary reason for his/her confinement.

Identify and discuss the trends indicating that the United States is moving toward reform in the juvenile justice system.

Across the country, youths often face court hearings without the assistance of competent counsel.

The separate justice system for juveniles was based on the belief that children are different from adults _________, _________, and ___________.

The five nonprofit juvenile justice organizations under the National Partnership for Juvenile Services include all of the following EXCEPT:

Evidence supports treating youths like youths, not adults.

According to Mulvey and Iselin (2008), most adolescent crime is the product of _______.