Exam 4: Media Constructions of Children: Evil Monsters and Tragic Victims

In 2006, the New York State Division of Parole launched "Operation Halloween: Zero Tolerance." What did "Operation Halloween" require offenders to do?

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"Operation Halloween: Zero Tolerance" required that offenders return home at 3 p.m., or immediately following dismissal from work and remain in their residence until 6 a.m. the following morning and be available by phone in their home should parole agents decide to call upon them. Further, the program prohibited parolees from participating in any Halloween activity and wearing any costume. And as with similar measures in New Jersey, Virginia, Wisconsin, California, South Carolina, and North Carolina, "Operation Halloween" prohibits sex offenders from opening their door to any minors who are trick-or-treating.

______ are still the subjects of moral panic and public outrage.

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The precautionary principle requires preparation for the worst case.

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Which of the following states was identified in the text as having a "Romeo and Juliet" law?

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Question 4

The so-called "Boomerang Generation" of young adults grew to ______% in 2010.

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Question 5

The United Kingdom's incarceration rates of children far exceed those of the United States.

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Question 6

A combination of ______ forces have resulted in many young people being forced to remain in a state of extended infantilization.

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Question 7

All of the following states have statutory exclusion except:

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Question 8

The "Child Saver" movement took place in the:

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Question 9

Which of the following states has prosecutorial discretion?

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Question 10

______ are seen as the number one demons when it comes to children.

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Question 11

The "outing" and persecution of known sex offenders might therefore best be viewed as a ______ level concern.

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Question 12

Children and adolescents are frequently also cast as tragic victims.

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Question 13

Most believe that punishment should fit the individual offender, not the crime.

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Question 14

The "Boomerang Generation" are young adults between the ages of 23 and 34.

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Question 15

A short time later "Megan's Law" was first created in the state of New Jersey.

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Question 16

Johnny Gosch disappeared the morning of September 5, 1982, while ______ in his Des Moines, Iowa, neighborhood.

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Question 17

Milk carton kids, Patz, Gosch, or Martin, have unfortunately never been found.

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Question 18

All of the following states have an age or jurisdiction of 16 except:

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Question 19

The "milk carton kids" campaign proved to be extremely successful in helping to locate missing children.

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In 2006, the New York State Division of Parole launched "Operation Halloween: Zero Tolerance." What did "Operation Halloween" require offenders to do?

______ are still the subjects of moral panic and public outrage.

The precautionary principle requires preparation for the worst case.

Which of the following states was identified in the text as having a "Romeo and Juliet" law?

The so-called "Boomerang Generation" of young adults grew to ______% in 2010.

The United Kingdom's incarceration rates of children far exceed those of the United States.

A combination of ______ forces have resulted in many young people being forced to remain in a state of extended infantilization.

All of the following states have statutory exclusion except:

The "Child Saver" movement took place in the:

Which of the following states has prosecutorial discretion?

______ are seen as the number one demons when it comes to children.

The "outing" and persecution of known sex offenders might therefore best be viewed as a ______ level concern.

Children and adolescents are frequently also cast as tragic victims.

Most believe that punishment should fit the individual offender, not the crime.

The "Boomerang Generation" are young adults between the ages of 23 and 34.

A short time later "Megan's Law" was first created in the state of New Jersey.

Johnny Gosch disappeared the morning of September 5, 1982, while ______ in his Des Moines, Iowa, neighborhood.

Milk carton kids, Patz, Gosch, or Martin, have unfortunately never been found.

All of the following states have an age or jurisdiction of 16 except:

The "milk carton kids" campaign proved to be extremely successful in helping to locate missing children.

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