Question 1

The sociopolitical climate that exists in juvenile correctional institutions is the same as that found in adult institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The most common disposition from the juvenile court is ___________.

Accepted Answer

probation

Question 3

The basic premise underlying a graduated system is ______________.

Accepted Answer

deterrence

Question 4

The most common disposition of the juvenile or family court is:

Accepted Answer

A)   juvenile detention
B)   suspension
C)   probation
D)   appeal

Question 5

Alternative schools serve the dual purpose of reinforcing the message that students are accountable for their offenses and removing disruptive students from the mainstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The dual function of corrections with youthful offenders focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)   accountability and skills for social success
B)   retribution and education
C)   impulse control and imprisonment
D)   mental health and physiological processes

Question 7

_______________ are highly structured, community-based, post-adjudication, nonresidential programs for serious juvenile offenders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ are highly structured, community-based, post-adjudication, nonresidential...

Question 8

The objective of group homes is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   facilitate reentry of young offenders into society
B)   aid in restitution to victims
C)   house young offenders prior to their court date
D)   none of the above

Question 9

Compared to street gangs, gangs in prison are:

Accepted Answer

A)   not as disciplined
B)   more sophisticated
C)   more motivated by publicity
D)   none of the above

Question 10

Long-term secure confinement are necessary for offenders that hold the following characteristics:

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic
B)   serious
C)   nonviolent
D)   habitual

Question 11

Most boot camps are designed for the following type of offender:

Accepted Answer

A)   nonviolent
B)   older
C)   habitual
D)   male

Question 12

Probation can be granted only by the juvenile court and is subject to the court's stipulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A ___________ is intended to be family-like, as much as possible a substitute for a natural family setting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________ is intended to be family-like,...

Question 14

The essence of probation is:

Accepted Answer

A)   restriction
B)   restitution
C)   mediation
D)   supervision

Question 15

___________ constitute dynamic risk factors or attributes that, when changed, influence the probability of recidivism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ constitute dynamic risk factors or attributes...

Question 16

Post adjudication programs use house arrest as a less severe sanction than intensive supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Common forms of intermediate sanctions include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   intensive supervision probation
B)   secure juvenile residential facilities
C)   boot camps
D)   house arrest

Question 18

Two key components of aftercare are:

Accepted Answer

A)   services and counseling
B)   supervision and restitution
C)   services and supervision
D)   services and electronic monitoring

Question 19

Intermediate sanctions generally follow _________ principles.

Accepted Answer

A)   retributive
B)   rehabilitative
C)   criminogenic
D)   restorative

Question 20

According to the text, the single greatest pressure on probation officers is:

Accepted Answer

A)   excessive caseloads
B)   repeat offenders
C)   severity of crimes
D)   inadequate training programs

Exam 11: Juvenile Corrections

The sociopolitical climate that exists in juvenile correctional institutions is the same as that found in adult institutions.

The most common disposition from the juvenile court is ___________.

The basic premise underlying a graduated system is ______________.

The most common disposition of the juvenile or family court is:

Alternative schools serve the dual purpose of reinforcing the message that students are accountable for their offenses and removing disruptive students from the mainstream.

The dual function of corrections with youthful offenders focuses on:

_______________ are highly structured, community-based, post-adjudication, nonresidential programs for serious juvenile offenders.

The objective of group homes is to:

Compared to street gangs, gangs in prison are:

Long-term secure confinement are necessary for offenders that hold the following characteristics:

Most boot camps are designed for the following type of offender:

Probation can be granted only by the juvenile court and is subject to the court's stipulations.

A ___________ is intended to be family-like, as much as possible a substitute for a natural family setting.

The essence of probation is:

___________ constitute dynamic risk factors or attributes that, when changed, influence the probability of recidivism.

Post adjudication programs use house arrest as a less severe sanction than intensive supervision.

Common forms of intermediate sanctions include all of the following EXCEPT:

Two key components of aftercare are:

Intermediate sanctions generally follow _________ principles.

According to the text, the single greatest pressure on probation officers is: