Question 1

A study found that lack of peer support, depression, and substance-abuse predict trauma-related ________ among runaway youth.

Accepted Answer

anger

Question 2

Why do adult gangs use the juvenile gang members to commit violent crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  because they don't drive and can't handle other responsibilities, such as errand running 
B)  because they need a responsibility since they are too young to carry weapons 
C)  because they need a responsibility since they are too young to deal in drugs at "rock houses" 
D)  because juveniles are likely to be treated less harsh than the adults in the criminal justice system 
A)  because they don't drive and can't handle other responsibilities, such as errand running 
B)  because they need a responsibility since they are too young to carry weapons 
C)  because they need a responsibility since they are too young to deal in drugs at "rock houses" 
D)  because juveniles are likely to be treated less harsh than the adults in the criminal justice system D

Question 3

According to Perin, there is really only one established definition that concerns crossover juveniles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Adolescent drug use becomes abuse only when the user becomes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self centered 
B)  "hooked" 
C)  a pusher 
D)  dysfunctional 
A)  self centered 
B)  "hooked" 
C)  a pusher 
D)  dysfunctional

Question 5

The homeless potentially represent one of the most high risk groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Special population residents are the crossover youth and the ________ youth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Special population residents are the crossover youth...

Question 7

According to C. Veneziano, juvenile sex offenders take part in all sexual acts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with its description.
-Perin

Accepted Answer

A)  Claims the exact number of crossover juveniles is unknown 
B)  Claims ½ of crossover youths experience extreme poverty in adulthood 
C)  Claims there are 3 established definitions concerning crossover juveniles 
D)  Claims foster care youths are likely to be effected by homelessness 
A)  Claims the exact number of crossover juveniles is unknown 
B)  Claims ½ of crossover youths experience extreme poverty in adulthood 
C)  Claims there are 3 established definitions concerning crossover juveniles 
D)  Claims foster care youths are likely to be effected by homelessness

Question 9

According to Ryan and Herz, about how many youths entered the justice system in Los Angeles from 2002 -2005?

Accepted Answer

A)  59,009 
B)  69,009 
C)  79,009 
D)  49,009 
A)  59,009 
B)  69,009 
C)  79,009 
D)  49,009

Question 10

According to Weimann, ________ care youths are more likely to be effected by homelessness, poverty, compromised health, unemployment, and incarcerations after they leave foster care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Weimann, ________ care youths are...

Question 11

Which of the following is the MOST True about alcohol use among American adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is increasing for the offenders more than the non-offenders. 
B)  It is continuing to rise for all American adolescents. 
C)  It is increasing for the poor more so than for the rich. 
D)  It is increasing for the rich more than the poor. 
A)  It is increasing for the offenders more than the non-offenders. 
B)  It is continuing to rise for all American adolescents. 
C)  It is increasing for the poor more so than for the rich. 
D)  It is increasing for the rich more than the poor.

Question 12

Match each term with its description.
-Goldstein

Accepted Answer

A)  Claims the exact number of crossover juveniles is unknown 
B)  Claims ½ of crossover youths experience extreme poverty in adulthood 
C)  Claims there are 3 established definitions concerning crossover juveniles 
D)  Claims foster care youths are likely to be effected by homelessness 
A)  Claims the exact number of crossover juveniles is unknown 
B)  Claims ½ of crossover youths experience extreme poverty in adulthood 
C)  Claims there are 3 established definitions concerning crossover juveniles 
D)  Claims foster care youths are likely to be effected by homelessness

Question 13

What is considered one of the most disruptive events that can happen to an adolescent's life?

Accepted Answer

A)  a death in the family 
B)  moving to a new community during the teenage years 
C)  homelessness 
D)  depression 
A)  a death in the family 
B)  moving to a new community during the teenage years 
C)  homelessness 
D)  depression

Question 14

Drug use among adolescents has dropped from the 1970s through today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the most accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others are placed solely in therapeutic detention. 
B)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others are placed solely in preventive detention 
C)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others can be placed in therapeutic or preventive detention. 
D)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others are placed solely in retentive detention. 
A)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others are placed solely in therapeutic detention. 
B)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others are placed solely in preventive detention 
C)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others can be placed in therapeutic or preventive detention. 
D)  Juveniles that may pose a threat to others are placed solely in retentive detention.

Question 16

Special offense youths are youthful offenders who have substance abuse histories, the juvenile sex offender, the juvenile gang youth, and the youthful ________ offenders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Special offense youths are youthful offenders who...

Question 17

Crossover youth are on average six months younger than non-crossover youth in the delinquency system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to studies by Hammond, what percent of youths in the justice system have a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  25 
A)  45 
B)  70 
C)  80 
D)  25

Question 19

According to Weimann, who are more likely to be affected by homelessness, poverty, compromised health, unemployment, and incarcerations after they leave foster care?

Accepted Answer

A)  training school youth 
B)  foster care youth 
C)  sexually abused youth 
D)  home schooled youth 
A)  training school youth 
B)  foster care youth 
C)  sexually abused youth 
D)  home schooled youth

Question 20

Cook and Laub are among those arguing that a more limited availability of guns to juveniles has been one of the major factors that has continued to depress rather than escalate juvenile homicides in United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A study found that lack of peer support, depression, and substance-abuse predict trauma-related ________ among runaway youth.

Why do adult gangs use the juvenile gang members to commit violent crimes?

According to Perin, there is really only one established definition that concerns crossover juveniles.

Adolescent drug use becomes abuse only when the user becomes ________.

The homeless potentially represent one of the most high risk groups.

Special population residents are the crossover youth and the ________ youth.

According to C. Veneziano, juvenile sex offenders take part in all sexual acts.

Match each term with its description. -Perin

According to Ryan and Herz, about how many youths entered the justice system in Los Angeles from 2002 -2005?

According to Weimann, ________ care youths are more likely to be effected by homelessness, poverty, compromised health, unemployment, and incarcerations after they leave foster care.

Which of the following is the MOST True about alcohol use among American adolescents?

Match each term with its description. -Goldstein

What is considered one of the most disruptive events that can happen to an adolescent's life?

Drug use among adolescents has dropped from the 1970s through today.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement?

Special offense youths are youthful offenders who have substance abuse histories, the juvenile sex offender, the juvenile gang youth, and the youthful ________ offenders.

Crossover youth are on average six months younger than non-crossover youth in the delinquency system.

According to studies by Hammond, what percent of youths in the justice system have a mental disorder?

According to Weimann, who are more likely to be affected by homelessness, poverty, compromised health, unemployment, and incarcerations after they leave foster care?

Cook and Laub are among those arguing that a more limited availability of guns to juveniles has been one of the major factors that has continued to depress rather than escalate juvenile homicides in United States.

Juvenile Justice: An Overview

Measurement and Nature of Juvenile Crime

Causes of Juvenile Crime

Gender and Juvenile Justice

The Police

The Juvenile Court

Juveniles in Adult Court

Juvenile Probation

Community-Based Programs

Juvenile Institutionalization

Juvenile Aftercare

Treatment Technologies

Juvenile Gangs

Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century

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Exam 14: Special Juvenile Offender Populations

A study found that lack of peer support, depression, and substance-abuse predict trauma-related ________ among runaway youth.

Why do adult gangs use the juvenile gang members to commit violent crimes?

According to Perin, there is really only one established definition that concerns crossover juveniles.

Adolescent drug use becomes abuse only when the user becomes ________.

The homeless potentially represent one of the most high risk groups.

Special population residents are the crossover youth and the ________ youth.

According to C. Veneziano, juvenile sex offenders take part in all sexual acts.

Match each term with its description. -Perin

According to Ryan and Herz, about how many youths entered the justice system in Los Angeles from 2002 -2005?

According to Weimann, ________ care youths are more likely to be effected by homelessness, poverty, compromised health, unemployment, and incarcerations after they leave foster care.

Which of the following is the MOST True about alcohol use among American adolescents?

Match each term with its description. -Goldstein

What is considered one of the most disruptive events that can happen to an adolescent's life?

Drug use among adolescents has dropped from the 1970s through today.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement?

Special offense youths are youthful offenders who have substance abuse histories, the juvenile sex offender, the juvenile gang youth, and the youthful ________ offenders.

Crossover youth are on average six months younger than non-crossover youth in the delinquency system.

According to studies by Hammond, what percent of youths in the justice system have a mental disorder?

According to Weimann, who are more likely to be affected by homelessness, poverty, compromised health, unemployment, and incarcerations after they leave foster care?

Cook and Laub are among those arguing that a more limited availability of guns to juveniles has been one of the major factors that has continued to depress rather than escalate juvenile homicides in United States.

Juvenile Justice: An Overview

Measurement and Nature of Juvenile Crime

Causes of Juvenile Crime

Gender and Juvenile Justice

The Police

The Juvenile Court

Juveniles in Adult Court

Juvenile Probation

Community-Based Programs

Juvenile Institutionalization

Juvenile Aftercare

Treatment Technologies

Juvenile Gangs

Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century

Filters