Question 1

The Blueprints Model Programs were developed at _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) The University of Michigan 
B) The University of Colorado at Boulder 
C) The University of Illinois 
D) Marshall University 
E) West Virginia University 
A) The University of Michigan 
B) The University of Colorado at Boulder 
C) The University of Illinois 
D) Marshall University 
E) West Virginia University

Question 2

The idea that first time juvenile offenders deserve a second chance is called diversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the three philosophies behind delinquency prevention programs listed in Chapter Six?

Accepted Answer

The three philosophies behind delinquenc

Question 4

The guiding principles of diversion are rooted in _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) Marx's theory 
B) conflict theory 
C) bio/social theory 
D) economic theory 
E) labeling theory 
A) Marx's theory 
B) conflict theory 
C) bio/social theory 
D) economic theory 
E) labeling theory

Question 5

The Scared Straight program was a highly successful juvenile prevention program that has been well duplicated throughout the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An approach targeting multiple aspects of a problem using multiple agencies and groups instead of a single intervention method is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple causation 
B) holistic approach 
C) team management 
D) team approach 
A) multiple causation 
B) holistic approach 
C) team management 
D) team approach

Question 7

The ___________ program is a national residential education and training program for severely disadvantaged youths ages 16 to 24.

Accepted Answer

A) D.A.R.E. 
B) SHIELD 
C) Children at Risk 
D) Families and Schools Together 
E) Job Corps 
A) D.A.R.E. 
B) SHIELD 
C) Children at Risk 
D) Families and Schools Together 
E) Job Corps

Question 8

Research has shown that immediately after school is a prime time for delinquents to commit crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Teen courts usually handle the more serious offenders charged with felonies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The text gives seven things a school based program should include.Describe those seven points.

Accepted Answer

1. Comprehensive curriculum: The program

Question 11

When first-time offenders are diverted away from formal processing it is called deinstitutionalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the goals and methods used by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America in detail.

Accepted Answer

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America is a

Question 13

What are the four potential benefits of teen court?

Accepted Answer

Teen court, also known as youth or peer

Question 14

In teen court, _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A) many parts of teen court are staffed by juveniles 
B) all of the key players are still adults 
C) only adults can serve as judges 
D) the courts deal with teen issues but are staffed by adults 
A) many parts of teen court are staffed by juveniles 
B) all of the key players are still adults 
C) only adults can serve as judges 
D) the courts deal with teen issues but are staffed by adults

Question 15

In teen court, youths are often sentenced to write apology letters to their victims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A quick fix, or a cure all, is sometimes called a ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) panacea 
B) program 
C) philosophy 
D) a treatment strategy 
E) all of the above 
A) panacea 
B) program 
C) philosophy 
D) a treatment strategy 
E) all of the above

The Blueprints Model Programs were developed at _________________________.

The idea that first time juvenile offenders deserve a second chance is called diversion.

What are the three philosophies behind delinquency prevention programs listed in Chapter Six?

The guiding principles of diversion are rooted in _________________.

The Scared Straight program was a highly successful juvenile prevention program that has been well duplicated throughout the country.

An approach targeting multiple aspects of a problem using multiple agencies and groups instead of a single intervention method is called _________.

The ___________ program is a national residential education and training program for severely disadvantaged youths ages 16 to 24.

Research has shown that immediately after school is a prime time for delinquents to commit crime.

Teen courts usually handle the more serious offenders charged with felonies.

The text gives seven things a school based program should include.Describe those seven points.

When first-time offenders are diverted away from formal processing it is called deinstitutionalization.

Explain the goals and methods used by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America in detail.

What are the four potential benefits of teen court?

In teen court, _______________________.

In teen court, youths are often sentenced to write apology letters to their victims.

A quick fix, or a cure all, is sometimes called a ______________.

The Juvenile Justice System

History of the Juvenile Justice System

Juvenile Crime, Criminals, and Victims

Choice, Deterrence, Biological, and Psychological Theories

Social Structure, Social Process, and Social Reaction Theories

Police and Juveniles

Juvenile Law and Procedure

The Juvenile Court

Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System

Community-Based Corrections for Juveniles

Institutional Corrections for Juveniles

Gangs and Delinquency

Special Populations

Future Directions in Juvenile Justice

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Exam 6: Delinquency Prevention and Intervention

The Blueprints Model Programs were developed at _________________________.

The idea that first time juvenile offenders deserve a second chance is called diversion.

What are the three philosophies behind delinquency prevention programs listed in Chapter Six?

The guiding principles of diversion are rooted in _________________.

The Scared Straight program was a highly successful juvenile prevention program that has been well duplicated throughout the country.

An approach targeting multiple aspects of a problem using multiple agencies and groups instead of a single intervention method is called _________.

The ___________ program is a national residential education and training program for severely disadvantaged youths ages 16 to 24.

Research has shown that immediately after school is a prime time for delinquents to commit crime.

Teen courts usually handle the more serious offenders charged with felonies.

The text gives seven things a school based program should include.Describe those seven points.

When first-time offenders are diverted away from formal processing it is called deinstitutionalization.

Explain the goals and methods used by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America in detail.

What are the four potential benefits of teen court?

In teen court, _______________________.

In teen court, youths are often sentenced to write apology letters to their victims.

A quick fix, or a cure all, is sometimes called a ______________.

The Juvenile Justice System

History of the Juvenile Justice System

Juvenile Crime, Criminals, and Victims

Choice, Deterrence, Biological, and Psychological Theories

Social Structure, Social Process, and Social Reaction Theories

Police and Juveniles

Juvenile Law and Procedure

The Juvenile Court

Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System

Community-Based Corrections for Juveniles

Institutional Corrections for Juveniles

Gangs and Delinquency

Special Populations

Future Directions in Juvenile Justice

Filters