Exam 10: Juveniles and Multiculturalism

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, youth 12-17 years old were about ________ to be victims of serious violent crime than adults.

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, youth 12-17 years old were about twice as likely to be victims of serious violent crime than adults.

The overwhelming majority of maltreatment offenders are

According to a recent survey, more than 20 million youth are at risk for suicide, nearly 90% of the juvenile population.

Which of the following is true?

Females are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, Conduct Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder, compared to males.

In Blackstone's treaty, which of the following were incapable of committing a crime

The majority of offenders in the juvenile justice system do not return to and most offenders in general never enter the system in the first place.

Research shows that _________ contributes to higher rates of adult crime and delinquency.

In keeping with the parameters of the juvenile court

Overall, females represent about ______of all delinquency cases handled by the juvenile courts.

__________ measures disparities at every stage of the juvenile justice system by comparing rates of contact experienced by different groups of youth.

Females represent about 25% of all delinquency cases handled by the juvenile courts but have higher rates based on specific offenses.

__________ were efforts to help homeless children

Which of the following is considered a status offense

The overwhelming majority of maltreatment offenders are siblings of the victims.

__________ were efforts to help homeless children

Black youths represent _____ of all arrests.

Generally speaking, child maltreatment rates vary by parental employment status and economic situation.

Which piece of legislation solidified the role of status offenders in the juvenile justice system?