Question 1

Discuss the three categories of offenders recognized by the juvenile justice system.

Accepted Answer

• Dependent children have committed no legal offense but may be without a family (parent or guardian) or without support, possibly because the parent is physically or mentally unable to act in that capacity.
• Neglected children have a family or guardian but are not receiving proper care, or the situation in the home is harmful to them and their upbringing.
• Delinquent children have committed an act that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. In many jurisdictions, a fourth category is status offenders, children who have committed acts that are law violations only if committed by a person of juvenile status.

Question 2

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that in hearings in which juveniles may be committed to an institution, they have the right to counsel, to notice of the charges against them, to question witnesses, and to protection against self-incrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  McKeiver v. Pennsylvania 
B)  In re Winship 
C)  Kent v. United States 
D)  In re Gault 
A)  McKeiver v. Pennsylvania 
B)  In re Winship 
C)  Kent v. United States 
D)  In re Gault D

Question 3

Which of the following refers to an informal handling of a juvenile justice case, in which the delinquent juvenile admits to wrongdoing and agrees to specific conditions of behavior; sometimes called informal probation?

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile detention 
B)  status offense 
C)  superpredator 
D)  consent decree 
A)  juvenile detention 
B)  status offense 
C)  superpredator 
D)  consent decree D

Question 4

Gangs have no defined organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The FBI collects both juvenile and adult crime data in the annual Uniform Crime Reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A move to make the juvenile justice system look and operate more like an adult correctional system is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A move to make the juvenile justice...

Question 7

The U.S. Supreme Court still allows the execution of juvenile offenders who have committed very serious crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the general removal of juveniles from correctional institutions and their introduction in community alternatives called?

Accepted Answer

A)  institutionalization 
B)  deinstitutionalization 
C)  residential placement 
D)  delinquency petition 
A)  institutionalization 
B)  deinstitutionalization 
C)  residential placement 
D)  delinquency petition

Question 9

The original purpose of the juvenile justice system was to rehabilitate young people and avoid stigma of criminality. How are we currently deterring this goal?

Accepted Answer

Answer should include informat

Question 10

The goals and philosophies of the juvenile justice system are nearly identical to those of the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the process during which officials determine whether a juvenile case should be dismissed, handled informally, or referred to the juvenile court?

Accepted Answer

A)  consent decree 
B)  order 
C)  referral 
D)  intake 
A)  consent decree 
B)  order 
C)  referral 
D)  intake

Question 12

Match the event with the appropriate step in the juvenile justice process.
-Consent decree

Accepted Answer

A)  Sanction for the juvenile 
B)  Juvenile admits to wrongdoing 
C)  Find a juvenile guilty 
D)  Determination if a case should be dismissed or referred to court 
A)  Sanction for the juvenile 
B)  Juvenile admits to wrongdoing 
C)  Find a juvenile guilty 
D)  Determination if a case should be dismissed or referred to court

Question 13

________ waivers allow juvenile courts to decide on a case-by-case basis whether the court will waive the processing of the juvenile to adult court.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ waivers allow juvenile courts to decide...

Question 14

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court determine that a finding of guilt for juveniles had to meet the standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt"?

Accepted Answer

A)  In re Winship 
B)  Schall v. Martin 
C)  Kent v. United States 
D)  In re Sanford 
A)  In re Winship 
B)  Schall v. Martin 
C)  Kent v. United States 
D)  In re Sanford

Question 15

Which term best describes children who have a parent or guardian, but are NOT receiving proper care or have a home situation that is harmful to them?

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent 
B)  status offenders 
C)  neglected 
D)  delinquent 
A)  dependent 
B)  status offenders 
C)  neglected 
D)  delinquent

Question 16

A consent ________ is sometimes referred to as informal probation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A consent ________ is sometimes referred to...

Question 17

The placement of juvenile delinquents in a residential facility is the first and most common outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the formal processing of a juvenile offense through the juvenile court?

Accepted Answer

A)  referral 
B)  order 
C)  statutory exclusion 
D)  informal probation 
A)  referral 
B)  order 
C)  statutory exclusion 
D)  informal probation

Question 19

Which of the following is a status offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  burglary 
B)  trespassing 
C)  driving while intoxicated 
D)  truancy 
A)  burglary 
B)  trespassing 
C)  driving while intoxicated 
D)  truancy

Question 20

Which of the following applies to the criminal justice system but not the juvenile justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The standard of "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" is required. 
B)  Community policing strategies are used. 
C)  The accused has a right to a jury trial. 
D)  Community protection is a primary goal. 
A)  The standard of "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" is required. 
B)  Community policing strategies are used. 
C)  The accused has a right to a jury trial. 
D)  Community protection is a primary goal.

Discuss the three categories of offenders recognized by the juvenile justice system.

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that in hearings in which juveniles may be committed to an institution, they have the right to counsel, to notice of the charges against them, to question witnesses, and to protection against self-incrimination?

Which of the following refers to an informal handling of a juvenile justice case, in which the delinquent juvenile admits to wrongdoing and agrees to specific conditions of behavior; sometimes called informal probation?

Gangs have no defined organizational structure.

The FBI collects both juvenile and adult crime data in the annual Uniform Crime Reports.

A move to make the juvenile justice system look and operate more like an adult correctional system is known as ________.

The U.S. Supreme Court still allows the execution of juvenile offenders who have committed very serious crimes.

What is the general removal of juveniles from correctional institutions and their introduction in community alternatives called?

The original purpose of the juvenile justice system was to rehabilitate young people and avoid stigma of criminality. How are we currently deterring this goal?

The goals and philosophies of the juvenile justice system are nearly identical to those of the criminal justice system.

Which of the following is the process during which officials determine whether a juvenile case should be dismissed, handled informally, or referred to the juvenile court?

Match the event with the appropriate step in the juvenile justice process. -Consent decree

________ waivers allow juvenile courts to decide on a case-by-case basis whether the court will waive the processing of the juvenile to adult court.

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court determine that a finding of guilt for juveniles had to meet the standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt"?

Which term best describes children who have a parent or guardian, but are NOT receiving proper care or have a home situation that is harmful to them?

A consent ________ is sometimes referred to as informal probation.

The placement of juvenile delinquents in a residential facility is the first and most common outcome.

Which of the following is the formal processing of a juvenile offense through the juvenile court?

Which of the following is a status offense?

Which of the following applies to the criminal justice system but not the juvenile justice system?

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Exam 8: The Juvenile Correctional System

Discuss the three categories of offenders recognized by the juvenile justice system.

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that in hearings in which juveniles may be committed to an institution, they have the right to counsel, to notice of the charges against them, to question witnesses, and to protection against self-incrimination?

Which of the following refers to an informal handling of a juvenile justice case, in which the delinquent juvenile admits to wrongdoing and agrees to specific conditions of behavior; sometimes called informal probation?

Gangs have no defined organizational structure.

The FBI collects both juvenile and adult crime data in the annual Uniform Crime Reports.

A move to make the juvenile justice system look and operate more like an adult correctional system is known as ________.

The U.S. Supreme Court still allows the execution of juvenile offenders who have committed very serious crimes.

What is the general removal of juveniles from correctional institutions and their introduction in community alternatives called?

The original purpose of the juvenile justice system was to rehabilitate young people and avoid stigma of criminality. How are we currently deterring this goal?

The goals and philosophies of the juvenile justice system are nearly identical to those of the criminal justice system.

Which of the following is the process during which officials determine whether a juvenile case should be dismissed, handled informally, or referred to the juvenile court?

Match the event with the appropriate step in the juvenile justice process. -Consent decree

________ waivers allow juvenile courts to decide on a case-by-case basis whether the court will waive the processing of the juvenile to adult court.

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court determine that a finding of guilt for juveniles had to meet the standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt"?

Which term best describes children who have a parent or guardian, but are NOT receiving proper care or have a home situation that is harmful to them?

A consent ________ is sometimes referred to as informal probation.

The placement of juvenile delinquents in a residential facility is the first and most common outcome.

Which of the following is the formal processing of a juvenile offense through the juvenile court?

Which of the following is a status offense?

Which of the following applies to the criminal justice system but not the juvenile justice system?

The History of Crime and Corrections

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Jails

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Prison Systems

Parole and Prisoner Reentry

The Clients of Adult Correctional Agencies

Special Offenders

The Management of Prisons

Prison Life for Inmates

The World of Prison Staff

Custody Within a Prison

Treatment and Programs Within a Prison

Legal Issues and the Death Penalty

Current and Future Issues in Corrections

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