Question 1

"Intermediate"and "Third Systems"are youthful offender programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match each term with its description.
-Arkansas

Accepted Answer

A)  Had 0 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 
B)  Had 157 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 
C)  Had 7 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 
D)  Had 17 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 
A)  Had 0 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 
B)  Had 157 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 
C)  Had 7 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 
D)  Had 17 youths under age 15 in prison in 2012 D

Question 3

Survey findings on juvenile lifers suggest which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juvenile lifers, particularly boys, suffered high rates of abuse. 
B)  Most juvenile lifers do not engage in constructive change during their incarceration when they are permitted the opportunity to do so. 
C)  Juvenile lifers experienced low levels of exposure to violence in their homes and communities. 
D)  Juvenile lifers generally experience significant social and economic disadvantage in their homes and communities. 
A)  Juvenile lifers, particularly boys, suffered high rates of abuse. 
B)  Most juvenile lifers do not engage in constructive change during their incarceration when they are permitted the opportunity to do so. 
C)  Juvenile lifers experienced low levels of exposure to violence in their homes and communities. 
D)  Juvenile lifers generally experience significant social and economic disadvantage in their homes and communities. D

Question 4

What did the Roper decision forbid?

Accepted Answer

A)  prosecutorial arbitrariness 
B)  the practice of hanging 
C)  the death penalty for juvenile offenders 
D)  preemptive strikes 
A)  prosecutorial arbitrariness 
B)  the practice of hanging 
C)  the death penalty for juvenile offenders 
D)  preemptive strikes

Question 5

Proponents of the juvenile court argue the court should have jurisdiction over youths until their deficiencies are corrected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

More states waive juveniles to the adult court at the age of ________ than any other age.

Accepted Answer

A)  eighteen 
B)  fifteen 
C)  fourteen 
D)  ten 
A)  eighteen 
B)  fifteen 
C)  fourteen 
D)  ten

Question 7

Prisons present juveniles with many age-appropriate rehabilitative options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The majority of juveniles waived to adult court are seventeen or older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The United States Supreme Court held that to execute Christopher Simmons would violate the ________ Amendment to the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The United States Supreme Court held that...

Question 10

Morse holds that a "robust"
theory of responsibility would result in most youths not being held responsible for their actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

States that have handed down the death penalty without considering mitigating circumstances have had their cases ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of States that have handed down the death...

Question 12

Scenario: A 16-year-old juvenile drives under the influence of drugs, in a stolen vehicle, without a driver's license, and while driving 60 MPH through a red light, kills a family of four that were driving to church. Based on the criteria under the Kent decision, would this defendant be waived to adult court?

Accepted Answer

The answer should include an adequate co

Question 13

Match each term with its description.
-Blended sentence

Accepted Answer

A)  The most widely used transfer mechanism 
B)  Certain offenses automatically handled in adult court 
C)  Combines juvenile and adult sentences 
D)  When an older youth is sent back to juvenile court 
A)  The most widely used transfer mechanism 
B)  Certain offenses automatically handled in adult court 
C)  Combines juvenile and adult sentences 
D)  When an older youth is sent back to juvenile court

Question 14

A common way for the adult criminal court to levy juvenile sanctions is through the creation of ________ offender programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common way for the adult criminal...

Question 15

The term "extended jurisdiction juvenile" was a relabeling of what category set forth by the Minnesota Juvenile Justice Task Force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child Felony Division 
B)  Violent Youth Criminal 
C)  Serious Youthful Offender 
D)  Heinous Juvenile Section 
A)  Child Felony Division 
B)  Violent Youth Criminal 
C)  Serious Youthful Offender 
D)  Heinous Juvenile Section

Question 16

A ________ sentence is imposed by a juvenile court that combines a juvenile disposition and an adult sentence for certain serious youthful offenders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ sentence is imposed by a...

Question 17

Match each term with its description.
-Judicial waiver

Accepted Answer

A)  The most widely used transfer mechanism 
B)  Certain offenses automatically handled in adult court 
C)  Combines juvenile and adult sentences 
D)  When an older youth is sent back to juvenile court 
A)  The most widely used transfer mechanism 
B)  Certain offenses automatically handled in adult court 
C)  Combines juvenile and adult sentences 
D)  When an older youth is sent back to juvenile court

Question 18

Explain the purpose and procedure of blended sentencing.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Question 19

Which of the following appears to be True concerning waivers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most studies show that waiver generally results in more severe penalties in adult than in juvenile court. 
B)  Waivers clearly reduce juvenile recidivism rates. 
C)  Juveniles are now adequately protected from victimization when sentenced to adult institutions. 
D)  Little consensus exists today on which criteria should be used in making the waiver decision. 
A)  Most studies show that waiver generally results in more severe penalties in adult than in juvenile court. 
B)  Waivers clearly reduce juvenile recidivism rates. 
C)  Juveniles are now adequately protected from victimization when sentenced to adult institutions. 
D)  Little consensus exists today on which criteria should be used in making the waiver decision.

Question 20

Match each term with its description.
-Alaska

Accepted Answer

A)  Had 0 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010 
B)  Had 157 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010 
C)  Had 7 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010 
D)  Had 17 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010 
A)  Had 0 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010 
B)  Had 157 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010 
C)  Had 7 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010 
D)  Had 17 youths under age 15 in prison in 2010

"Intermediate"and "Third Systems"are youthful offender programs.

Match each term with its description. -Arkansas

Survey findings on juvenile lifers suggest which of the following?

What did the Roper decision forbid?

Proponents of the juvenile court argue the court should have jurisdiction over youths until their deficiencies are corrected.

More states waive juveniles to the adult court at the age of ________ than any other age.

Prisons present juveniles with many age-appropriate rehabilitative options.

The majority of juveniles waived to adult court are seventeen or older.

The United States Supreme Court held that to execute Christopher Simmons would violate the ________ Amendment to the Constitution.

Morse holds that a "robust" theory of responsibility would result in most youths not being held responsible for their actions.

States that have handed down the death penalty without considering mitigating circumstances have had their cases ________.

Match each term with its description. -Blended sentence

A common way for the adult criminal court to levy juvenile sanctions is through the creation of ________ offender programs.

The term "extended jurisdiction juvenile" was a relabeling of what category set forth by the Minnesota Juvenile Justice Task Force?

A ________ sentence is imposed by a juvenile court that combines a juvenile disposition and an adult sentence for certain serious youthful offenders.

Match each term with its description. -Judicial waiver

Explain the purpose and procedure of blended sentencing.

Which of the following appears to be True concerning waivers?

Match each term with its description. -Alaska

Juvenile Justice: An Overview

Measurement and Nature of Juvenile Crime

Causes of Juvenile Crime

Gender and Juvenile Justice

The Police

The Juvenile Court

Juvenile Probation

Community-Based Programs

Juvenile Institutionalization

Juvenile Aftercare

Treatment Technologies

Juvenile Gangs

Special Juvenile Offender Populations

Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century

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Exam 7: Juveniles in Adult Court

"Intermediate"and "Third Systems"are youthful offender programs.

Match each term with its description. -Arkansas

Survey findings on juvenile lifers suggest which of the following?

What did the Roper decision forbid?

Proponents of the juvenile court argue the court should have jurisdiction over youths until their deficiencies are corrected.

More states waive juveniles to the adult court at the age of ________ than any other age.

Prisons present juveniles with many age-appropriate rehabilitative options.

The majority of juveniles waived to adult court are seventeen or older.

The United States Supreme Court held that to execute Christopher Simmons would violate the ________ Amendment to the Constitution.

Morse holds that a "robust" theory of responsibility would result in most youths not being held responsible for their actions.

States that have handed down the death penalty without considering mitigating circumstances have had their cases ________.

Match each term with its description. -Blended sentence

A common way for the adult criminal court to levy juvenile sanctions is through the creation of ________ offender programs.

The term "extended jurisdiction juvenile" was a relabeling of what category set forth by the Minnesota Juvenile Justice Task Force?

A ________ sentence is imposed by a juvenile court that combines a juvenile disposition and an adult sentence for certain serious youthful offenders.

Match each term with its description. -Judicial waiver

Explain the purpose and procedure of blended sentencing.

Which of the following appears to be True concerning waivers?

Match each term with its description. -Alaska

Juvenile Justice: An Overview

Measurement and Nature of Juvenile Crime

Causes of Juvenile Crime

Gender and Juvenile Justice

The Police

The Juvenile Court

Juvenile Probation

Community-Based Programs

Juvenile Institutionalization

Juvenile Aftercare

Treatment Technologies

Juvenile Gangs

Special Juvenile Offender Populations

Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century

Filters