Exam 13: Juveniles and Corrections

Describe parens patriae. How exactly does it impact the juvenile justice system?

Biologists tell us that adolescent rebellion is an evolutionary design feature of all social primates.

The creation of workhouses was spawned by the concern over ______.

Male juveniles are more likely to steal than to commit a rape.

Discuss the three prongs of the balanced approach to corrections.

In the juvenile court system, a person charged with an illegal act is called a ______.

Discuss the ways in which the juvenile courts are different from the adult courts.

In English common law, 5-year-olds were liable for criminal behavior.

All of the following are types of juvenile waivers EXCEPT ______.

Courts can remove a child's right to liberty without due process.

______ offenses consume an inordinate amount of court time and resources.

A predisposition report is analogous to an adult presentence report.

Countries that use a welfare model of juvenile justice are more concerned about the well-being of children than about legalities.

Under the principle of parens patriae, the juvenile court has the power to intervene in a child's life as a proactive measure, even though he or she has been found not guilty of any wrongdoing.

In which case did the Court hold that it was unconstitutional to sentence a juvenile to life without parole for a crime other than homicide?

______ is every action that is primarily oriented toward justice by repairing the harm that has been caused by a criminal act.

Juvenile courts hold trials.

Until 300 years ago, the concept of childhood was not recognized.

Discuss any of the major Supreme Court cases that have dealt with juvenile due process rights and the significance of the respective rulings.

Provide an overview of the history of the juvenile system.