Question 1

Which of the following lists of characteristics best represents the largest population of youth held in detention centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  white, male, status offenders 
B)  black, male, status offenders 
C)  white, male, non-status offenders 
D)  black, male, non-status offenders 
A)  white, male, status offenders 
B)  black, male, status offenders 
C)  white, male, non-status offenders 
D)  black, male, non-status offenders

Question 2

Define the following terms:
-state training schools

Accepted Answer

State training schools are facilities de

Question 3

Define the following terms:
-cottage

Accepted Answer

A cottage is typically defined as a smal

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a balanced probation program?

Accepted Answer

A)  juveniles perform home repair for aging community members 
B)  juveniles assist in voter registration 
C)  juveniles create shelters for needy populations 
D)  juvenile paint homes and public buildings 
E)  all of the above are examples 
A)  juveniles perform home repair for aging community members 
B)  juveniles assist in voter registration 
C)  juveniles create shelters for needy populations 
D)  juvenile paint homes and public buildings 
E)  all of the above are examples

Question 5

Define the following terms:
-balanced probation

Accepted Answer

The term "balanced probation" does not h

Question 6

Which of the following would not be considered an example of community treatment for youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small group homes 
B)  Training school 
C)  Probation 
D)  Restitution 
E)  All of the above are examples 
A)  Small group homes 
B)  Training school 
C)  Probation 
D)  Restitution 
E)  All of the above are examples

Question 7

What document in the juvenile court system is similar to the presentence investigation report utilized in the criminal court?

Accepted Answer

A)  social history investigation report 
B)  recommendation report 
C)  diversionary report 
D)  indictment 
A)  social history investigation report 
B)  recommendation report 
C)  diversionary report 
D)  indictment

Question 8

The number of youth in residential placement __________________ between 1977 to present day.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  remained steady 
A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  remained steady

Question 9

Define the following terms:
-pre-disposition report

Accepted Answer

A pre-disposition report, often used in

Question 10

Define the following terms:
-boot camps

Accepted Answer

Boot camps, in the context of personal d

Question 11

____________ of the youth in custody in the United States experience at least one type of victimization.

Accepted Answer

A)  One third 
B)  Half 
C)  Three-quarters 
D)  All 
A)  One third 
B)  Half 
C)  Three-quarters 
D)  All

Question 12

Define the following terms:
-probation

Accepted Answer

Probation is a legal term referring to a

Question 13

Why were the daily operations and impact of the houses of refuge questionable?

Accepted Answer

The houses of refuge were institutions e

Question 14

Define the following terms:
-reformatories

Accepted Answer

Reformatories, also known as reform scho

Question 15

Define the following terms:
-Lancaster State Industrial School for Girls

Accepted Answer

The Lancaster State Industrial School fo

Question 16

What are the characteristics of the cottage model?

Accepted Answer

A)  setup closely paralleled the family 
B)  they were located in cities 
C)  youth could be placed in foster homes 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  setup closely paralleled the family 
B)  they were located in cities 
C)  youth could be placed in foster homes 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 17

Define the following terms:
-restitution

Accepted Answer

Restitution is a legal concept that refe

Question 18

Define the following terms:
-family group conferencing

Accepted Answer

Family Group Conferencing (FGC) is a dec

Question 19

When can restitution programs for juveniles be required?

Accepted Answer

A)  During probation as a condition of probation 
B)  During intake as part of a diversion program 
C)  only a 
D)  only b 
E)  a and b 
A)  During probation as a condition of probation 
B)  During intake as part of a diversion program 
C)  only a 
D)  only b 
E)  a and b

Question 20

Define the following terms:
-nonsecure detention

Accepted Answer

Nonsecure detention refers to a form of

Which of the following lists of characteristics best represents the largest population of youth held in detention centers?

Define the following terms: -state training schools

Define the following terms: -cottage

Which of the following is an example of a balanced probation program?

Define the following terms: -balanced probation

Which of the following would not be considered an example of community treatment for youth?

What document in the juvenile court system is similar to the presentence investigation report utilized in the criminal court?

The number of youth in residential placement __________________ between 1977 to present day.

Define the following terms: -pre-disposition report

Define the following terms: -boot camps

____________ of the youth in custody in the United States experience at least one type of victimization.

Define the following terms: -probation

Why were the daily operations and impact of the houses of refuge questionable?

Define the following terms: -reformatories

Define the following terms: -Lancaster State Industrial School for Girls

What are the characteristics of the cottage model?

Define the following terms: -restitution

Define the following terms: -family group conferencing

When can restitution programs for juveniles be required?

Define the following terms: -nonsecure detention

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Exam 7: Juvenile Corrections

Which of the following lists of characteristics best represents the largest population of youth held in detention centers?

Define the following terms: -state training schools

Define the following terms: -cottage

Which of the following is an example of a balanced probation program?

Define the following terms: -balanced probation

Which of the following would not be considered an example of community treatment for youth?

What document in the juvenile court system is similar to the presentence investigation report utilized in the criminal court?

The number of youth in residential placement __________________ between 1977 to present day.

Define the following terms: -pre-disposition report

Define the following terms: -boot camps

____________ of the youth in custody in the United States experience at least one type of victimization.

Define the following terms: -probation

Why were the daily operations and impact of the houses of refuge questionable?

Define the following terms: -reformatories

Define the following terms: -Lancaster State Industrial School for Girls

What are the characteristics of the cottage model?

Define the following terms: -restitution

Define the following terms: -family group conferencing

When can restitution programs for juveniles be required?

Define the following terms: -nonsecure detention

The History and Development of Corrections

Correctional Systems

Correctional Sentencing and Goals

Institutional Corrections

Community Corrections

Parole and Reentry

Correctional Effectiveness

Filters