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What percentage of delinquency cases involves detention between referral to the juvenile court and ...

What percentage of delinquency cases involves detention between referral to the juvenile court and ...

What percentage of delinquency cases involves detention between referral to the juvenile court and the disposition of the case?
 
  A) 20
  B) 30
  C) 40
  D) 50
  E) 60

lavagirl   67   1 Reply

kzeeb

The juvenile court processing of delinquency cases typically begins with a(n):

The juvenile court processing of delinquency cases typically begins with a(n):

The juvenile court processing of delinquency cases typically begins with a(n):
 
  A) intake hearing.
  B) petition.
  C) disposition.
  D) diversion.
  E) detention hearing.

aschaffer   55   1 Reply

Kingdomcastle

________ would not be a considered a non-secure juvenile institution.

________ would not be a considered a non-secure juvenile institution.

________ would not be a considered a non-secure juvenile institution.
 
  A) Reform schools
  B) Foster homes
  C) Group homes
  D) Ranches
  E) Camps

Twatson22   26   1 Reply

bobsegat123

The process of screening children out of the system without a decision is called a:

The process of screening children out of the system without a decision is called a:

The process of screening children out of the system without a decision is called a:
 
  A) waiver.
  B) disposition.
  C) diversion.
  D) probation.
  E) forfeiture.

tiffanygaebel   40   1 Reply

SarahSureShot

In its original, underlying philosophy, the juvenile justice system is primarily concerned with the ...

In its original, underlying philosophy, the juvenile justice system is primarily concerned with the ...

In its original, underlying philosophy, the juvenile justice system is primarily concerned with the interests and needs of:
 
  A) the parents.
  B) the police.
  C) society at-large.
  D) the child.
  E) immediate

NicoNaples75   77   1 Reply

EmilyMM265

A child who is receiving inadequate care because of some action or inaction of his/her parents would ...

A child who is receiving inadequate care because of some action or inaction of his/her parents would ...

A child who is receiving inadequate care because of some action or inaction of his/her parents would be a:
 
  A) dependent child.
  B) delinquent child.
  C) neglected child.
  D) status child.
  E) ward of the cou

jdubes   70   1 Reply

ag72198

A child who has committed an act that if committed by an adult would be criminal would be a:

A child who has committed an act that if committed by an adult would be criminal would be a:

A child who has committed an act that if committed by an adult would be criminal would be a:
 
  A) dependent child.
  B) delinquent child.
  C) neglected child.
  D) status child.
  E) ward of the court.

brunex16013   41   1 Reply

48hiam

A child who has no parents or guardian or whose parents/guardinas cannot give proper care would be ...

A child who has no parents or guardian or whose parents/guardinas cannot give proper care would be ...

A child who has no parents or guardian or whose parents/guardinas cannot give proper care would be a:
 
  A) dependent child.
  B) delinquent child.
  C) neglected child.
  D) status child.
  E) ward of the court.

AyeDocJ   52   1 Reply

miri

Throughout the United States, the upper age limit for juvenile court jurisdiction typically varies ...

Throughout the United States, the upper age limit for juvenile court jurisdiction typically varies ...

Throughout the United States, the upper age limit for juvenile court jurisdiction typically varies between:
 
  A) 10 and 12 years of age.
  B) 12 and 14 years of age.
  C) 14 and 16 years of age.
  D) 15 and 17 years of

timmmmy   45   1 Reply

laque

_______ is a procedure by which the juvenile court transfers a juvenile case to the adult criminal ...

_______ is a procedure by which the juvenile court transfers a juvenile case to the adult criminal ...

_______ is a procedure by which the juvenile court transfers a juvenile case to the adult criminal court.
 
  A) Adjudication
  B) Waiver
  C) Motion
  D) Objection
  E) Process

Matyler98   70   1 Reply

janeliz

In Roper v. Simmons (2005 ), the Court ruled that executions were unconstitutional for those under ...

In Roper v. Simmons (2005 ), the Court ruled that executions were unconstitutional for those under ...

In Roper v. Simmons (2005 ), the Court ruled that executions were unconstitutional for those under the age of during the commission of the crime:
 
  A) 14
  B) 15
  C) 16
  D) 18
  E) 21

NicoNaples75   54   1 Reply

ZoeWarren98

Which is the most recent period in juvenile justice?

Which is the most recent period in juvenile justice?

Which is the most recent period in juvenile justice?
 
  A) Kids are different
  B) Refuge
  C) Juvenile court
  D) Juvenile rights
  E) Crime control

Matyler98   44   1 Reply

miri

The House of Refuge was created in New York in 1825 during this period.

The House of Refuge was created in New York in 1825 during this period.

The House of Refuge was created in New York in 1825 during this period.
 
  A) Kids are different
  B) Refuge
  C) Juvenile court
  D) Juvenile rights
  E) Crime control

LL06   39   1 Reply

janeliz

During which period did the Supreme Court rule that people who commit a murder while under the age ...

During which period did the Supreme Court rule that people who commit a murder while under the age ...

During which period did the Supreme Court rule that people who commit a murder while under the age of 18 cannot be executed for the crime?
 
  A) Kids are different
  B) Refuge
  C) Juvenile court
  D) Juvenile rights

JustGuilty   36   1 Reply

julieh2180

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Graham v. Florida (2010 ) that it was unconstitutional for juveniles ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Graham v. Florida (2010 ) that it was unconstitutional for juveniles ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Graham v. Florida (2010 ) that it was unconstitutional for juveniles to be sentenced to:
 
  A) life.
  B) life without parole.
  C) death.
  D) adult prisons.
  E) intensive supervis

Ebony321   44   1 Reply

sns3guppy

During which period did a series of significant precedents by the U.S. Supreme Court set out basic ...

During which period did a series of significant precedents by the U.S. Supreme Court set out basic ...

During which period did a series of significant precedents by the U.S. Supreme Court set out basic constitutional protections for juveniles?
 
  A) Puritan
  B) Refuge
  C) Juvenile court
  D) Juvenile rights
  E) D

SDINIC89   34   1 Reply

ninja320

During which period did punishments became harsher for juvenile repeat offenders?

During which period did punishments became harsher for juvenile repeat offenders?

During which period did punishments became harsher for juvenile repeat offenders?
 
  A) Puritan
  B) Refuge
  C) Juvenile court
  D) Juvenile rights
  E) Crime control

cnv02   39   1 Reply

kylelin

Which Supreme Court case began the kids are different period?

Which Supreme Court case began the kids are different period?

Which Supreme Court case began the kids are different period?
 
  A) In re Winship
  B) Roper v. Simmons
  C) McKeiver v. Pensylvania
  D) Schall v. Martin
  E) In re Gault

rocketleague   38   1 Reply

kzeeb

In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court depart from its previous trend toward ...

In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court depart from its previous trend toward ...

In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court depart from its previous trend toward increasing juvenile rights by ruling that juveniles may be held in preventive detention before trial if they are deemed a risk to the community?
 

jeddsn   24   1 Reply

tulusluthers

Some behaviors, such as cigarette smoking and truancy, are only criminal if committed by juveniles, ...

Some behaviors, such as cigarette smoking and truancy, are only criminal if committed by juveniles, ...

Some behaviors, such as cigarette smoking and truancy, are only criminal if committed by juveniles, which is called:
 
  A) a judicial waiver.
  B) mala juvenilia.
  C) a statutory crime.
  D) a status offense.
  E)

alijan99   39   1 Reply

ag72198

The Supreme Court ruled in McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971 ) that juveniles do not have the right to: ...

The Supreme Court ruled in McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971 ) that juveniles do not have the right to: ...

The Supreme Court ruled in McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971 ) that juveniles do not have the right to:
 
  A) counsel.
  B) Miranda warnings.
  C) due process.
  D) bail.
  E) a jury trial.

markiplier908   38   1 Reply

mikeyp

Which statement about the due process rights of juveniles is true?

Which statement about the due process rights of juveniles is true?

Which statement about the due process rights of juveniles is true?
 
  A) Juveniles have none of the due process rights guaranteed to adults.
  B) Juveniles have all of the due process rights guaranteed to adults.
  C) Juvenile

GIVEMEAWNSERFUC   55   1 Reply

kylelin

The Supreme Court ruled in Kent v. United States (1966 ) that juveniles have the right to:

The Supreme Court ruled in Kent v. United States (1966 ) that juveniles have the right to:

The Supreme Court ruled in Kent v. United States (1966 ) that juveniles have the right to:
 
  A) counsel.
  B) Miranda rights.
  C) due process.
  D) bail.
  E) jury.

jordant.22   44   1 Reply

lil ricky

During the _______ period, the rights of juveniles were expanded.

During the _______ period, the rights of juveniles were expanded.

During the _______ period, the rights of juveniles were expanded.
 
  A) Puritan
  B) Refuge
  C) Juvenile court
  D) Juvenile rights
  E) Due process

SDINIC89   48   1 Reply

bleachvt

The Massachusetts Stubborn Child Law was passed during what period?

The Massachusetts Stubborn Child Law was passed during what period?

The Massachusetts Stubborn Child Law was passed during what period?
 
  A) Puritan
  B) Refuge
  C) Juvenile court
  D) Juvenile rights
  E) Due process

ekmj   45   1 Reply

martinez6496

Under common law, children were exempt from criminal responsibility until the age of:

Under common law, children were exempt from criminal responsibility until the age of:

Under common law, children were exempt from criminal responsibility until the age of:
 
  A) 3.
  B) 5.
  C) 7.
  D) 10.
  E) 12.

vincent_pijen   21   1 Reply

HomieG

In England, the doctrine that allowed the courts to hold protective jurisdiction over all children ...

In England, the doctrine that allowed the courts to hold protective jurisdiction over all children ...

In England, the doctrine that allowed the courts to hold protective jurisdiction over all children was called:
 
  A) judicial waiver.
  B) parens patriae.
  C) parens reus.
  D) status offense.
  E) parens choices.

GermanBiter14   24   1 Reply

Madiy

The philosophy of institutionalization of deviants began in the United States during what time ...

The philosophy of institutionalization of deviants began in the United States during what time ...

The philosophy of institutionalization of deviants began in the United States during what time period?
 
  A) Industrial revolution
  B) Refuge
  C) Investigative reform
  D) Juvenile reform
  E) Justice reform

litty 123   22   1 Reply

ginam19pj

Which measure tracks the number of youths in gangs?

Which measure tracks the number of youths in gangs?

Which measure tracks the number of youths in gangs?
 
  A) UCR.
  B) NCAA.
  C) Youth Index of Crimes.
  D) National Crime Index.
  E) National Youth Gang Survey

timmmmy   34   1 Reply

fahadr

Critics of which approach suggest that the group of youth that peaked during the early 1990s was not ...

Critics of which approach suggest that the group of youth that peaked during the early 1990s was not ...

Critics of which approach suggest that the group of youth that peaked during the early 1990s was not at all exceptional with respect to involvement in violence in their younger years?
 
  A) Cohort
  B) Economic determinism
  C

chayes2321   25   1 Reply

scott123

The __________ points to the impact of the drug trade, especially crack cocaine, and the related ...

The __________ points to the impact of the drug trade, especially crack cocaine, and the related ...

The __________ points to the impact of the drug trade, especially crack cocaine, and the related increase in gun use and possession by youths as the cause of increases in youth crime.
 
  A) cohort view
  B) super predators view

valerie2500   25   1 Reply

mikeyp

The __________ explains that the increase in violence was due to an increase in the prevalence of ...

The __________ explains that the increase in violence was due to an increase in the prevalence of ...

The __________ explains that the increase in violence was due to an increase in the prevalence of exceptionally violent individuals.
 
  A) gang view
  B) super predators view
  C) environmental view
  D) lowering of divo

ARJAY270   20   1 Reply

avantquez

Which has not been suggested as an explanation for the rise in youth crime?

Which has not been suggested as an explanation for the rise in youth crime?

Which has not been suggested as an explanation for the rise in youth crime?
 
  A) An increase in youth gangs
  B) Recruitment of juveniles into the drug trade
  C) Entertainment technology, such as violent video games
 

J2Thurst   27   1 Reply

123qwer121

Which is not a reason for the rise of youth crime?

Which is not a reason for the rise of youth crime?

Which is not a reason for the rise of youth crime?
 
  A) The cohort approach
  B) The presence of super predators
  C) Environmental factors
  D) Lowering divorce rates
  E) The effect of more numerous gangs

riley.hively   42   1 Reply

mrdominic

For which offense are juveniles most likely to be arrested?

For which offense are juveniles most likely to be arrested?

For which offense are juveniles most likely to be arrested?
 
  A) Vandalism
  B) Robbery
  C) Liquor laws
  D) Arson
  E) Stolen property

stu.nehagupta   46   1 Reply

awintinedebbie1

A change in the Court's composition would likely not lead to any changes in juvenile justice as ...

A change in the Court's composition would likely not lead to any changes in juvenile justice as ...

A change in the Court's composition would likely not lead to any changes in juvenile justice as most important cases were settled with large majorities.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

LL06   18   1 Reply

itsbouttim

Much of the criticism of juvenile justice has emphasized the disparity between the treatment ideal ...

Much of the criticism of juvenile justice has emphasized the disparity between the treatment ideal ...

Much of the criticism of juvenile justice has emphasized the disparity between the treatment ideal and the institutionalized practices.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

rahrah23   33   1 Reply

Tskotar

Reform care in juvenile justice is the equivalent of parole. (True or false?)

Reform care in juvenile justice is the equivalent of parole. (True or false?)

Reform care in juvenile justice is the equivalent of parole.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

timmmmy   19   1 Reply

Ranggadimsz

Adjudication is the trial stage of the juvenile justice process. (True or false?)

Adjudication is the trial stage of the juvenile justice process. (True or false?)

Adjudication is the trial stage of the juvenile justice process.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

tiffanygaebel   46   1 Reply

imtherealslimsh

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, it is constitutional for juvenile offenders to receive the ...

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, it is constitutional for juvenile offenders to receive the ...

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, it is constitutional for juvenile offenders to receive the sentence of life without parole for nonhomicide offenses.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sauce1387   45   1 Reply

lachaison