Exam 13: Juvenile Justice in the Twenty First Century

The most commonly used formal sentence for juvenile offenders is institutionalization.

​Which is a difference between juvenile and adult justice systems

When did the House of Refuge in New York first open

Which 19th century program was similar to a modern foster home

​Once a juvenile has been taken into custody, the child has the same ____ Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures as an adult does.

In re Gault forced the courts to process juvenile offenders within the framework of appropriate constitutional procedures.

Shelby grew up quickly. As a baby, she was quick to walk and talk. As a teenager, she was quick to date, to drink, and to experiment with drugs. She was found skipping class and smoking marijuana by the school resource officer. Shelby's parents have been divorced since she was 6, when her dad went to prison for grand theft auto. When her mom is around, which isn't that often, sometimes her mom gets high with her. -There are often three judicial hearings in the juvenile court process: this one is first.​

Under the reverse waiver system, a judge can overrule a mandated waiver and decide that a youth shall be tried in juvenile court.

In re Gault ruled that a minor has basic _____ rights at trial.

The efforts of the child savers prompted the development of the first comprehensive juvenile court in 1899.

Which judicial hearing in the juvenile court process is similar to arraignment in the adult system

Which type of case is most likely to be referred to the juvenile court by the police officer

Shelby grew up quickly. As a baby, she was quick to walk and talk. As a teenager, she was quick to date, to drink, and to experiment with drugs. She was found skipping class and smoking marijuana by the school resource officer. Shelby's parents have been divorced since she was 6, when her dad went to prison for grand theft auto. When her mom is around, which isn't that often, sometimes her mom gets high with her. -As Shelby's home life leaves much to be desired, and this is her first offense, what disposition will likely help Shelby the most

Before trial, prosecutors in the juvenile courts may attempt to negotiate a settlement to the case. This is called ________________in the juvenile system.

Joquine is 16 years old and has two prior arrests on his record. He has a history of drug abuse and has been in and out of counseling and diversion programs since he was 14. He has a stable home life, involved parents, attends school, and seems to be well engaged in community activities when he is not hanging out with a couple of the neighborhood troublemaker kids. -A prosecutor has decided to charge Joquine for assault with a dangerous weapon. He was coerced by his friends into bringing a hammer to school and attacking someone with it. He will be detained in a secure facility pending his trial. What was likely one of the main reasons why they kept Joquine in custody this time

What is considered to be the most difficult problem involving incriminatory statements made by juveniles during the course of police questioning

Most juvenile aftercare involves:​

Federal courts have ruled that bail is guaranteed to juveniles.

US juvenile courts process approximately 1.6 million delinquency cases annually.

Charles Loring Brace was the philanthropist who developed the Children's Aid Society.