Exam 7: Juvenile Corrections

Define the following terms: -informal probation

Define the following terms: -day-night centers

Define the following terms: -operant conditioning

Who were the child savers and what approaches did they advocate to control crime committed by juveniles?

There is evidence that youth who are ordered to make restitution tend to recidivate at lower levels than those not participating in such a program.

Many training schools follow the ________________ system in terms of their structure.

Define the following terms: -community treatment

Define the following terms: -intensive probation supervision

Define the following terms: -preventive detention

What were the first official and separate institutions for juveniles known as?

Reformatories were better at separating deviant and destitute youth from true criminal youth compared to previous institutions.

The goal of these programs are to teach youth survival skills, limits, and self-esteem.

Define the following terms: -home confinement

Define the following terms: -boob tube therapy

What is the most common form of community treatment for juveniles?

Which of the following would not be considered an example of a probation plus program?

Define the following terms: -probation plus

All of the following are common for youth under informal probation except?

Most youth are held in publically funded facilities.

Explain how token economy programs work.