Question 1

__________ laws are one way for communities to lower their incidents of juvenile violent crime after a certain hour.

Accepted Answer

Curfew

Question 2

The term delinquency is used in juvenile justice to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   replace the term criminality
B)   avoid stigmatizing youth
C)   place youth appropriately after an offense
D)   be applied to status offenders D

Question 3

A serious child delinquent is between the ages of 7 and 12 and has committed one or more homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies, rapes or serious arsons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Much juvenile crime involves co-offending, meaning ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much juvenile crime involves co-offending, meaning ___________________________....

Question 5

The "broken window theory" supports that:

Accepted Answer

A)   "if criminals want to break in, they will"
B)   victims typically do NOT have a "glass breaking" alarm system
C)   when property is vandalized "for fun", and if windows go unfixed, crime will increase
D)   it is difficult for finger prints to be pulled off broken window glass

Question 6

The most frequent self-reported offense for those 16 and older is:

Accepted Answer

A)   liquor law violations
B)   marijuana law violations
C)   cocaine law violations
D)   methamphetamine law violations

Question 7

The JJDP Act of 1974 did NOT:

Accepted Answer

A)   officially decriminalize status offenses
B)   mandate the deinstitutionalization for status offenders
C)   argue that the stigma of being identified as an "offender" did more harm than good
D)   argue that incarcerated female offenders are move victimized than incarcerated male offenders

Question 8

The daily pattern of juvenile violent crime indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)   afterschool programs have had less impact on crime than curfews
B)   little variation in crime between school and nonschool days
C)   increased crime on school days
D)   increased crime on nonschool days

Question 9

Differentiate between serious, chronic, and violent delinquents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Differentiate between serious, chronic, and violent delinquents....

Question 10

Discuss predictors of youth violence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss predictors of youth violence....

Question 11

"Early" violence is one which occurs before puberty, and "late" violence begins in adolescence.  These are called two ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Early" violence is one which occurs before...

Question 12

The American Bar Association supports decriminalizing status offenses, such as:

Accepted Answer

A)   the smoking of cigarettes
B)   underage sexual activities
C)   the use of marijuana
D)   shoplifting

Question 13

The American Psychological Association describes several developmental experiences that violent youths frequently share.  Which of the following is NOT one of those experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Weak bonding to caretakers in infancy and ineffective parenting techniques
B)   Lack of supervision
C)   Consistent discipline
D)   A failure to reinforce positive, pro-social behavior

Question 14

Arrests have increased from 2005 to 2006 for the status offenses of:

Accepted Answer

A)   liquor law and curfew violations
B)   running away
C)   truancy
D)   drug abuse

Question 15

Adolescents who engage in illegal sexual behavior will likely turn into adult sex offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There is a growing body of evidence linking alcohol with adolescent violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most frequent delinquency offenses committed by juveniles are property crimes which include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   robbery
B)   larceny
C)   burglary
D)   arson

Question 18

Discuss status offenses.  Should status offenses be decriminalized?  Justify your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss status offenses.  Should status offenses be...

Question 19

Girls have traditionally entered the juvenile justice system through their involvement in violent offenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Blood alcohol content (BAC) is influenced by body mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Juvenile Offenders

__________ laws are one way for communities to lower their incidents of juvenile violent crime after a certain hour.

The term delinquency is used in juvenile justice to do all of the following EXCEPT:

A serious child delinquent is between the ages of 7 and 12 and has committed one or more homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies, rapes or serious arsons.

Much juvenile crime involves co-offending, meaning ___________________________.

The "broken window theory" supports that:

The most frequent self-reported offense for those 16 and older is:

The JJDP Act of 1974 did NOT:

The daily pattern of juvenile violent crime indicates:

Differentiate between serious, chronic, and violent delinquents.

Discuss predictors of youth violence.

"Early" violence is one which occurs before puberty, and "late" violence begins in adolescence. These are called two ______________.

The American Bar Association supports decriminalizing status offenses, such as:

The American Psychological Association describes several developmental experiences that violent youths frequently share. Which of the following is NOT one of those experiences?

Arrests have increased from 2005 to 2006 for the status offenses of:

Adolescents who engage in illegal sexual behavior will likely turn into adult sex offenders.

There is a growing body of evidence linking alcohol with adolescent violence.

The most frequent delinquency offenses committed by juveniles are property crimes which include all of the following EXCEPT:

Discuss status offenses. Should status offenses be decriminalized? Justify your answer.

Girls have traditionally entered the juvenile justice system through their involvement in violent offenses.

Blood alcohol content (BAC) is influenced by body mass.