Question 1

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of juveniles under the age of eighteen will increase by what percentage between 2000 and 2025?

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  61 
C)  39 
D)  14 
A)  22 
B)  61 
C)  39 
D)  14 D

Question 2

Which of the following is an inducement towards correctional employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  health insurance 
B)  working with the bad element of society 
C)  job safety 
D)  the opportunity for travel 
A)  health insurance 
B)  working with the bad element of society 
C)  job safety 
D)  the opportunity for travel A

Question 3

It is predicted in the future of juvenile justice that gangs and drugs will continue to be a social problem, but not guns as was once expected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the 10 evidence-based principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  less emphasis on integrity of service 
B)  avoiding criminogenic needs 
C)  providing easy services 
D)  using a cognitive-behavioral approach 
A)  less emphasis on integrity of service 
B)  avoiding criminogenic needs 
C)  providing easy services 
D)  using a cognitive-behavioral approach

Question 5

Cleanliness and orderliness of the facility are absolute necessities in correctional leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which would be the most likely to experience victimization between a 10th grade level white male at a suburban school and a 5th grade level Hispanic female at a rural school?

Accepted Answer

The 10th grade level white male at a sub

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes professionalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  to not be controlled by a schedule 
B)  to remember the importance of accountability 
C)  to not treat residents as you would want your father or brother to be treated 
D)  to not place too much emphasis or attention to detail 
A)  to not be controlled by a schedule 
B)  to remember the importance of accountability 
C)  to not treat residents as you would want your father or brother to be treated 
D)  to not place too much emphasis or attention to detail

Question 8

Match each term with its description.
-23%

Accepted Answer

A)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were Hispanic 
B)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were white 
C)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were female 
D)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were African American 
A)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were Hispanic 
B)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were white 
C)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were female 
D)  Victims of maltreatment in 2009 that were African American

Question 9

The demographics of child maltreatment show that older children make up the largest percentage of victims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Currently, juveniles are moving away from the use of crack cocaine to the use of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin 
B)  marijuana 
C)  methamphetamine 
D)  LSD 
A)  heroin 
B)  marijuana 
C)  methamphetamine 
D)  LSD

Question 11

Which of the following is the TrueST about careers in juvenile corrections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only a small number of states offer a good salary package. 
B)  Working for corrections was once considered as being "just a guard." 
C)  There are not many opportunities for advancement. 
D)  The jobs are limited in number and variety. 
A)  Only a small number of states offer a good salary package. 
B)  Working for corrections was once considered as being "just a guard." 
C)  There are not many opportunities for advancement. 
D)  The jobs are limited in number and variety.

Question 12

What source offers many student internship opportunities, as well as a number of state correctional agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  State Association of Prisons 
B)  American Correctional Association 
C)  National Intern Information Center 
D)  National Association of Detention Centers 
A)  State Association of Prisons 
B)  American Correctional Association 
C)  National Intern Information Center 
D)  National Association of Detention Centers

Question 13

There is currently a widespread movement among juveniles away from the use of crack cocaine to the use of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is currently a widespread movement among...

Question 14

It is predicted in the future of juvenile justice that there will be even more troubled teenagers than there are today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is inaccurate regarding what needs to be done in order to increase professionalism in juvenile justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salaries of correctional personnel need to be revised periodically. 
B)  Rehabilitative programs must be based on the most effective design and follow-up in the community. 
C)  The trend toward community facilities getting accreditation should be de-emphasized. 
D)  Correctional organizations must develop greater clarity about their purpose. 
A)  Salaries of correctional personnel need to be revised periodically. 
B)  Rehabilitative programs must be based on the most effective design and follow-up in the community. 
C)  The trend toward community facilities getting accreditation should be de-emphasized. 
D)  Correctional organizations must develop greater clarity about their purpose.

Question 16

Describe what an internship is supposed to be as well as what it is not supposed to be.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain an adequate am

Question 17

To be a professional in corrections does not mean you are an expert at your work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The use of ________ in institutional settings must be carefully supervised, because of the possibility of abusive treatment of difficult-to-handle residents.

Accepted Answer

A)  K-9s 
B)  Tasers 
C)  pain compliance techniques 
D)  restraints 
A)  K-9s 
B)  Tasers 
C)  pain compliance techniques 
D)  restraints

Question 19

Match each term with its description.
-2009-2010

Accepted Answer

A)  1,396 homicides among school youth ages 5-18 during school year 
B)  16% of public schools reported bullying occurred daily or weekly 
C)  18% of males reported carrying a weapon on school property 
D)  85% of public schools reported one or more incidents of crime at school 
A)  1,396 homicides among school youth ages 5-18 during school year 
B)  16% of public schools reported bullying occurred daily or weekly 
C)  18% of males reported carrying a weapon on school property 
D)  85% of public schools reported one or more incidents of crime at school

Question 20

Becoming a corrections professional means to model ________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Becoming a corrections professional means to model...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of juveniles under the age of eighteen will increase by what percentage between 2000 and 2025?

Which of the following is an inducement towards correctional employment?

It is predicted in the future of juvenile justice that gangs and drugs will continue to be a social problem, but not guns as was once expected.

Which of the following is one of the 10 evidence-based principles?

Cleanliness and orderliness of the facility are absolute necessities in correctional leadership.

Which would be the most likely to experience victimization between a 10th grade level white male at a suburban school and a 5th grade level Hispanic female at a rural school?

Which of the following statements best describes professionalism?

Match each term with its description. -23%

The demographics of child maltreatment show that older children make up the largest percentage of victims.

Currently, juveniles are moving away from the use of crack cocaine to the use of which of the following?

Which of the following is the TrueST about careers in juvenile corrections?

What source offers many student internship opportunities, as well as a number of state correctional agencies?

There is currently a widespread movement among juveniles away from the use of crack cocaine to the use of ________.

It is predicted in the future of juvenile justice that there will be even more troubled teenagers than there are today.

Which of the following is inaccurate regarding what needs to be done in order to increase professionalism in juvenile justice?

Describe what an internship is supposed to be as well as what it is not supposed to be.

To be a professional in corrections does not mean you are an expert at your work.

The use of ________ in institutional settings must be carefully supervised, because of the possibility of abusive treatment of difficult-to-handle residents.

Match each term with its description. -2009-2010

Becoming a corrections professional means to model ________ behavior.

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

Special Juvenile Offender Populations

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Exam 15: Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of juveniles under the age of eighteen will increase by what percentage between 2000 and 2025?

Which of the following is an inducement towards correctional employment?

It is predicted in the future of juvenile justice that gangs and drugs will continue to be a social problem, but not guns as was once expected.

Which of the following is one of the 10 evidence-based principles?

Cleanliness and orderliness of the facility are absolute necessities in correctional leadership.

Which would be the most likely to experience victimization between a 10th grade level white male at a suburban school and a 5th grade level Hispanic female at a rural school?

Which of the following statements best describes professionalism?

Match each term with its description. -23%

The demographics of child maltreatment show that older children make up the largest percentage of victims.

Currently, juveniles are moving away from the use of crack cocaine to the use of which of the following?

Which of the following is the TrueST about careers in juvenile corrections?

What source offers many student internship opportunities, as well as a number of state correctional agencies?

There is currently a widespread movement among juveniles away from the use of crack cocaine to the use of ________.

It is predicted in the future of juvenile justice that there will be even more troubled teenagers than there are today.

Which of the following is inaccurate regarding what needs to be done in order to increase professionalism in juvenile justice?

Describe what an internship is supposed to be as well as what it is not supposed to be.

To be a professional in corrections does not mean you are an expert at your work.

The use of ________ in institutional settings must be carefully supervised, because of the possibility of abusive treatment of difficult-to-handle residents.

Match each term with its description. -2009-2010

Becoming a corrections professional means to model ________ behavior.

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

Special Juvenile Offender Populations

Filters