Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​Which is a difference between juvenile and adult justice systems

Accepted Answer

A) Discretion is used by police officers, judges, and correctional personnel. 
B) The right to receive the Miranda warning. 
C) Community treatment as a sentencing option. 
D) The constitutional right to a jury trial in all states.

Question 3

When did the House of Refuge in New York first open

Accepted Answer

A) 1645 
B) 1773 
C) 1825 
D) 1910

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) The House of Refuge 
B) The Children's Aid Society 
C) The Child Savers United Agency 
D) The typical house of reformation

Question 5

​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.

Accepted Answer

A) First​ 
B) Fourth 
C) Fifth 
D) Eighth

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.​

Accepted Answer

A) Adjudicatory hearing​ 
B) Initial appearance 
C) Dispositional hearing 
D) Initial intake

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In re Gault ruled that a minor...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Fact-finding hearing 
B) Probationary hearing​ 
C) Initial appearance hearing 
D) Disposition hearing

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) A minor dispute between juveniles 
B) School and neighborhood complaints 
C) Cases involving violence 
D) Petty shoplifting

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) Probation 
B) Placement with relatives 
C) Drug treatment 
D) Reform school

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before trial, prosecutors in the juvenile courts...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) He is a danger to his family. 
B) He is a repeat offender. 
C) The need to protect him. 
D) He needs to detox.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Whether the parents have to also be advised of their Miranda rights. 
B) Whether juveniles can intelligently waive their rights. 
C) Whether the language of the warning is too complex for the average teenager. 
D) Whether the police officer should use age-appropriate language when giving the Miranda warning.

Question 17

Most juvenile aftercare involves:​

Accepted Answer

A) parole. 
B) probation. 
C) community service. 
D) Counseling.

Question 18

Federal courts have ruled that bail is guaranteed to juveniles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

US juvenile courts process approximately 1.6 million delinquency cases annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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.

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

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

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.

Which is a difference between juvenile and adult justice systems

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.

Most juvenile aftercare involves: