Female status offenders, as previously indicated, were more likely than their male counterparts to be confined in juvenile institutions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
(Question #2) One of these three youths just got released into the community and placed on aftercare. The other two have never been convicted of a crime. Based on the studies mentioned here in chapter 11, which one do you think is on aftercare?
1 ) Steve, a 15-year-old middle class white male with a C average at school.
2 ) Shawon, a 17-year-old African American Male, whose father died three years ago, forcing his mother to work full time as a maid at Hotel 6.
3 ) Monique, a 14-year-old Hispanic female whose parents are still together.
What will be an ideal response?
(Question #3) Females stay longer in detention and have longer stays in juvenile institutions than males for similar offenses.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
(Question #4) There is a lot of controversy over when a youth should be released from training school and who makes that determination. What might be a legitimate reason why a juvenile would be released earlier than preferred by caseworkers?
What will be an ideal response?
(Question #5) Several studies have indicated that juvenile males are treated more harshly than females because of their sexual history.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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