Question 1

Explain why substance abuse models are essential to juvenile rehabilitation. Name and briefly describe one inpatient substance abuse treatment model.

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse models are essential to juvenile rehabilitation because they provide a structured framework for addressing the complex issues surrounding substance abuse in young individuals. These models help to identify the root causes of substance abuse, provide effective treatment interventions, and support the individual in developing healthy coping mechanisms and life skills. By utilizing evidence-based practices and therapeutic approaches, substance abuse models can significantly improve the outcomes for juveniles struggling with addiction and help them to successfully reintegrate into their communities.

One inpatient substance abuse treatment model that is commonly used for juveniles is the Matrix Model. This model is a comprehensive, multi-component approach that combines behavioral therapy, family education, individual counseling, and support groups. The Matrix Model is designed to empower juveniles to take control of their recovery by providing them with the tools and skills they need to make positive changes in their lives. It also emphasizes the importance of family involvement and support, as well as ongoing monitoring and follow-up care to ensure long-term success in recovery. Overall, the Matrix Model has been shown to be effective in reducing substance abuse and improving overall functioning in juvenile populations.

Question 2

All states require an inquiry into adjudicative competency in juvenile courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

How many states have laws that allow juveniles to be tried as adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Ten 
C)  Twenty-six 
D)  Fifty 
A)  Two 
B)  Ten 
C)  Twenty-six 
D)  Fifty D

Question 4

One important feature of private facilities is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  are able to admit only youth they believe they can help. 
B)  admit a high proportion of minority youth. 
C)  focus on delinquents of one gender. 
D)  require a shorter length of stay than public facilities. 
A)  are able to admit only youth they believe they can help. 
B)  admit a high proportion of minority youth. 
C)  focus on delinquents of one gender. 
D)  require a shorter length of stay than public facilities.

Question 5

According to Arnold Goldstein (2002a), low-level behaviors such as threatening, bullying, or vandalism are precursors to serious aggression if these behaviors are

Accepted Answer

A)  stifled. 
B)  extinguished. 
C)  reinforced. 
D)  pervasive. 
A)  stifled. 
B)  extinguished. 
C)  reinforced. 
D)  pervasive.

Question 6

Sam is a 16-year-old sex offender who has a history of depression and substance abuse. According to research, which program would be most effective for Sam?

Accepted Answer

A)  A state facility with intense supervision 
B)  A state facility that focuses on low-risk offenders 
C)  A community-based program that focuses on a therapeutic intervention 
D)  A program that focuses on suicidal treatment 
A)  A state facility with intense supervision 
B)  A state facility that focuses on low-risk offenders 
C)  A community-based program that focuses on a therapeutic intervention 
D)  A program that focuses on suicidal treatment

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a status offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  Truancy 
B)  Gambling 
C)  Simple assault 
D)  Robbery 
A)  Truancy 
B)  Gambling 
C)  Simple assault 
D)  Robbery

Question 8

Most judicial waivers are made at the request of defense attorneys who want to prosecute juveniles in adult criminal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first juvenile court was intended to serve the needs of __________ children who needed supervision.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor 
B)  homeless 
C)  all 
D)  violent 
A)  poor 
B)  homeless 
C)  all 
D)  violent

Question 10

Greg was placed in juvenile detention following an arrest for sexual assault. Which program is Greg least likely to participate in while he's being held?

Accepted Answer

A)  A youth math class 
B)  A sex education class 
C)  A substance abuse treatment program 
D)  A treatment program for juvenile sex offenders 
A)  A youth math class 
B)  A sex education class 
C)  A substance abuse treatment program 
D)  A treatment program for juvenile sex offenders

Question 11

Describe cognitive-behavioral treatment. Provide an example of a program that uses this approach.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral treatment is a type

Question 12

Parens patriae is similar to which doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tender years doctrine 
B)  Best interest of the child 
C)  Person in need of supervision 
D)  ex parte crouse 
A)  Tender years doctrine 
B)  Best interest of the child 
C)  Person in need of supervision 
D)  ex parte crouse

Question 13

Which of the following is one reason that violent juveniles are often good candidates for cognitive-behavioral intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have developmental delays 
B)  They often have a hostile attribution bias 
C)  They are predisposed to substance abuse 
D)  The begin their behavior at a young age 
A)  They have developmental delays 
B)  They often have a hostile attribution bias 
C)  They are predisposed to substance abuse 
D)  The begin their behavior at a young age

Question 14

Prior to the establishment of juvenile courts, children who broke the law in large cities were sent to institutional settings called

Accepted Answer

A)  aftercare programs. 
B)  boot camps. 
C)  group homes. 
D)  Houses of Refuge. 
A)  aftercare programs. 
B)  boot camps. 
C)  group homes. 
D)  Houses of Refuge.

Question 15

Residential placement facilities may house both offenders and nonoffenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Disproportionate minority confinement refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  tendency of police to arrest minorities at sobriety check points. 
B)  societal need to increase secure facilities in order to house minorities. 
C)  change in immigration patterns of ethnic minorities. 
D)  proportion of racial and ethnic minorities who are detained or incarcerated. 
A)  tendency of police to arrest minorities at sobriety check points. 
B)  societal need to increase secure facilities in order to house minorities. 
C)  change in immigration patterns of ethnic minorities. 
D)  proportion of racial and ethnic minorities who are detained or incarcerated.

Question 17

What was the overall purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  To improve the care of juveniles 
B)  To ensure the safety of the public 
C)  To abolish status offenses 
D)  To reduce poverty 
A)  To improve the care of juveniles 
B)  To ensure the safety of the public 
C)  To abolish status offenses 
D)  To reduce poverty

Question 18

Black juveniles continue to be disproportionately detained in which type of cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homicide 
B)  Drug related offenses 
C)  Status offenses 
D)  Robbery 
A)  Homicide 
B)  Drug related offenses 
C)  Status offenses 
D)  Robbery

Question 19

Which year did the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) pass?

Accepted Answer

A)  1969 
B)  1970 
C)  1974 
D)  1980 
A)  1969 
B)  1970 
C)  1974 
D)  1980

Question 20

__________ is to juveniles as __________ is to adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  Disposition; sentencing 
B)  Sentencing; disposition 
C)  Rehabilitation; retribution 
D)  Retribution; rehabilitation 
A)  Disposition; sentencing 
B)  Sentencing; disposition 
C)  Rehabilitation; retribution 
D)  Retribution; rehabilitation

Explain why substance abuse models are essential to juvenile rehabilitation. Name and briefly describe one inpatient substance abuse treatment model.

All states require an inquiry into adjudicative competency in juvenile courts.

How many states have laws that allow juveniles to be tried as adults?

One important feature of private facilities is that they

According to Arnold Goldstein (2002a), low-level behaviors such as threatening, bullying, or vandalism are precursors to serious aggression if these behaviors are

Sam is a 16-year-old sex offender who has a history of depression and substance abuse. According to research, which program would be most effective for Sam?

Which of the following is an example of a status offense?

Most judicial waivers are made at the request of defense attorneys who want to prosecute juveniles in adult criminal courts.

The first juvenile court was intended to serve the needs of __________ children who needed supervision.

Greg was placed in juvenile detention following an arrest for sexual assault. Which program is Greg least likely to participate in while he's being held?

Describe cognitive-behavioral treatment. Provide an example of a program that uses this approach.

Parens patriae is similar to which doctrine?

Which of the following is one reason that violent juveniles are often good candidates for cognitive-behavioral intervention?

Prior to the establishment of juvenile courts, children who broke the law in large cities were sent to institutional settings called

Residential placement facilities may house both offenders and nonoffenders.

Disproportionate minority confinement refers to the

What was the overall purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?

Black juveniles continue to be disproportionately detained in which type of cases?

Which year did the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) pass?

is to juveniles as is to adults.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

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Exam 13: Juvenile Justice and Corrections

Explain why substance abuse models are essential to juvenile rehabilitation. Name and briefly describe one inpatient substance abuse treatment model.

All states require an inquiry into adjudicative competency in juvenile courts.

How many states have laws that allow juveniles to be tried as adults?

One important feature of private facilities is that they

According to Arnold Goldstein (2002a), low-level behaviors such as threatening, bullying, or vandalism are precursors to serious aggression if these behaviors are

Sam is a 16-year-old sex offender who has a history of depression and substance abuse. According to research, which program would be most effective for Sam?

Which of the following is an example of a status offense?

Most judicial waivers are made at the request of defense attorneys who want to prosecute juveniles in adult criminal courts.

The first juvenile court was intended to serve the needs of __________ children who needed supervision.

Greg was placed in juvenile detention following an arrest for sexual assault. Which program is Greg least likely to participate in while he's being held?

Describe cognitive-behavioral treatment. Provide an example of a program that uses this approach.

Parens patriae is similar to which doctrine?

Which of the following is one reason that violent juveniles are often good candidates for cognitive-behavioral intervention?

Prior to the establishment of juvenile courts, children who broke the law in large cities were sent to institutional settings called

Residential placement facilities may house both offenders and nonoffenders.

Disproportionate minority confinement refers to the

What was the overall purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?

Black juveniles continue to be disproportionately detained in which type of cases?

Which year did the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) pass?

__________ is to juveniles as __________ is to adults.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

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is to juveniles as is to adults.