Deck 11: Responding To Children And Juveniles: Our Nation’s Future

Question 1

Professionals who work with children should understand children's

A) behavior patterns.
B) psychological development.
C) emotional needs.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A Child Is Missing (ACIM)

A) can send a recorded message to a hundred phones in 60 seconds.
B) originated in the Dallas-Fort Worth region after a 9-year-old girl was abducted and murdered.
C) has assisted in more than 1,000 missing persons cases.
D) can send vital information about a missing child to thousands of phones in less than 60 seconds.
E) has 46 statewide plans, 60 regional plans, and 31 local plans across the United States.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Underage drinking is a serious status offense because

A) alcohol is a drug.
B) underage drinkers are more likely to become violent offenders.
C) persons under the influence of alcohol are more likely to commit other offenses.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the D.A.R.E.program is false?

A) D.A.R.E. is taught in more than 80 percent of all U.S. school districts.
B) More than 26 million students have completed the D.A.R.E. program.
C) Research supports the long-term effectiveness of D.A.R.E.
D) D.A.R.E. has been the subject of more than 30 studies over the past several years.
E) D.A.R.E. organizers have long ignored criticism of the program.

Question 5

The doctrine of allowing the state to become a substitute parent where a child has been abandoned,neglected,or dependent is known as

A) nolo contendere.
B) nolle prosequi.
C) parens patriae.
D) lex talionis.
E) mala in se.

Question 6

Criteria that should be met before an AMBER Alert is sent include that law enforcement should

A) confirm that a child age 21 or under has been abducted.
B) confirm that the abduction occurred in one of the 31 states that have AMBER Alert plans.
C) confirm that the child has been missing for at least 12 hours.
D) believe that the child is in danger of serious bodily harm.
E) all of the other choices.

Question 7

Of all youth referrals to court,the great majority are from

A) parents.
B) teachers.
C) probation officers.
D) social services.
E) law enforcement.

Question 8

In the disposition of matters related to status offenders,how police resolve matters often depends on

A) the officers' discretion.
B) the specific incident.
C) available backup.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 9

One of the most important groups of professionals that work with juveniles is

A) juvenile probation officers.
B) teachers.
C) law enforcement officers.
D) psychologists.

Question 10

Approaches law enforcement might use when faced with a rave problem include

A) educating ravers about the dangers of drug use and overexertion.
B) banning all raves.
C) providing anonymous drug-testing services to raves.
D) deploying off-duty police officers at raves.
E) having uniformed police officers conduct random patrols at raves.

Question 11

The case that established that juveniles have the same due process rights as adults was

A) Breed v. Jones.
B) In re Gault.
C) In re Winship.
D) Kent v. United States.
E) McKeiver v. Pennsylvania.

Question 12

The OJJDP defines _____________ as a one-to-one supportive relationship between a responsible adult age 18 or older and an at-risk juvenile,which takes place on a regular basis.

A) diversion
B) decriminalization
C) parens patriae
D) street justice
E) mentoring

Question 13

When the detention of a juvenile is necessary,a juvenile cannot be detained in the same area as

A) those of the opposite sex.
B) adults.
C) violent juveniles.
D) sex offenders.

Question 14

Police officers use a considerable amount of discretion when dealing with juveniles because

A) there is a lot of paperwork involved when a juvenile is detained.
B) officers are encouraged to "save the child" by talking with them instead of detaining them.
C) parents or legal guardians ask officers to be kind to juveniles.
D) there is a large range of options when dealing with juveniles, unlike adults.

Question 15

Truancy

A) is not obeying the parent or legal guardian.
B) is habitual absences from school.
C) is a criminal offense.
D) has declined over the years.

Question 16

Problems associated with rave parties are

A) parking problems.
B) drug trafficking and violence.
C) overdoses.
D) all are problems of rave parties.

Question 17

The case that upheld the state's right to place juveniles in preventive detention was

A) Schall v. Martin.
B) In re Gault.
C) In re Winship.
D) Kent v. United States.
E) McKeiver v. Pennsylvania.

Question 18

After police have taken a juvenile into custody,they may

A) take him or her before a judge.
B) take him or her to a medical facility.
C) release him or her to a parent or guardian.
D) any of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 19

Of the 80 to 90 percent of children under age 18 who commit some offense for which they could be arrested,about ______ percent are apprehended.

A) 83
B) 63
C) 43
D) 23
E) 3

Question 20

Police Explorer Post is an extension of the

A) Guardian Angels.
B) Boy Scouts.
C) ROTC.
D) YMCA.

Question 21

The "one-pot" jurisdictional approach includes

A) poor children as well as children who commit crimes.
B) delinquent children as well as those who are abused or neglected.
C) status offenders as well as youths who commit serious crimes.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 22

Juvenile court's jurisdiction includes children who are

A) neglected.
B) abused.
C) status offenders.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 23

All of the following are part of the terminology associated with juveniles except

A) custody.
B) delinquent.
C) aftercare.
D) criminal.

Question 24

Hanging out

A) is a common part of youth's development.
B) is an indication of lack of direction.
C) may lead to delinquent behavior.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 25

Law enforcement records and files concerning a child

A) should be kept secure along with those of adults.
B) may be open to the public if national security requires it.
C) may be sealed if six months have lapsed since the final discharge of the person.
D) should be open to public inspection.
E) all of the other choices.

Question 26

_______________ is a predelinquent indicator,but its importance is not recognized by the parents,police,school,social agencies,or the courts.

A) Dyeing one's hair
B) Changing friends
C) Running away
D) Dating

Question 27

In 75 percent of the states,the legal age,under which a child is considered a juvenile,is

A) 15.
B) 16.
C) 18.
D) 20.
E) 21.

Question 28

The AMBER Alert is a mandatory partnership between law enforcement agencies and public broadcasters.

Question 29

The Court held in __________ that the Sixth Amendment "right to confront witnesses" does not always mandate face-to-face confrontation between a defendant and a child abuse victim-witness at trial.

A) Idaho v. Wright
B) Kent v. United States
C) Breed v. Jones
D) Maryland v. Craig

Question 30

Just who is a juvenile is determined by

A) state statute.
B) departmental policy as set by the chief of police.
C) legal guardians.
D) the actions of the juveniles themselves.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 31

The juvenile justice system,under parens patriae,is intended to help children,not to punish them.

Question 32

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)has an age progression program capable of predicting what a child looks like 15 years after abduction.

Question 33

Underage drinking is associated with all of the following problems except

A) drunk driving.
B) disorderly conduct.
C) residential burglaries.
D) acquaintance rape.
E) vandalism.

Question 34

The AMBER Alert plan was created after the murder of Amber Hagerman,a 9-year-old girl who was abducted from her home.

Question 35

A group of repeat offenders referred to as the 8% problem

A) were responsible for 55 percent of repeat cases.
B) had dramatically different characteristics after exposure to the juvenile justice system.
C) are difficult to identify at first contact.
D) generally did not become involved with crime at an early age.
E) were arrested a minimum of 10 times within a 3-year period.

Question 36

Curfew violations are known as ______________ offenses.

A) status
B) criminal
C) aggravated
D) felonious
E) concurrent

Question 37

The justice model for juveniles

A) reinforces the principle of parens patriae.
B) makes youths accountable for their actions.
C) is consistent with the current welfare model.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.

Question 38

Police officers who deal with juveniles

A) may release the child without making an official record.
B) may release the child but must make an official record of the contact.
C) must refer the case directly to the court.
D) must write up a field report to juvenile authorities.
E) must turn the youth over to juvenile authorities immediately.

Question 39

Interviewing juveniles in custody follows the same procedures and requirements used with adults.

Question 40

Incorrigibility is a ______________ offense.

A) theft
B) status
C) criminal
D) drug
E) traffic

Question 41

There is no difference between the justice and welfare models.

Question 42

The most common procedure is to release the child,with or without a warning,but without making an official record or taking further action.

Question 43

Underage drinking is not a major problem among youth today.

Question 44

Truancy is the most visible indicator of a possible future victim or involvement in criminal activity.

Question 45

The minimum age for most Explorer programs is 12.

Question 46

Time is especially crucial in abduction cases as most abduction cases are short term and involve sexual assault.

Question 47

In all states,the age at which a juvenile becomes an adult is 18.

Question 48

Online child pornography/child sexual exploitation investigations accounted for 39 percent of all investigations worked under the FBI's Cyber Division in fiscal year 2007.

Question 49

The North Miami Beach Police Department's PET project is aimed at combating the problems associated with juvenile and animal violence.

Question 50

Juveniles are not allowed to be referred to court for formal legal proceedings.

Question 51

The G.R.E.A.T.program has replaced the D.A.R.E.program.

Question 52

Ride-along programs are often made available to youth and provide an opportunity for youths to learn through observation.

Question 53

Several states and the American Bar Association have vigorously opposed decriminalization of status offenses.

Question 54

Some officers see underage drinking as a low priority because of the perceived legal obstacles in processing juveniles.

Question 55

When police are called to deal with a missing child report,their responsibility is very clear.

Question 56

The Internet has greatly contributed to child pornography.

Question 57

Thrownaway children have been kicked out of their homes and not allowed to return.

Question 58

Officers can take fingerprints of children 14 years and older involved in the crimes of murder,nonnegligent manslaughter,and forcible rape.

Question 59

Hanging out does not lead to delinquent behavior; it is just a common part of growing up.

Question 60

Status offenses bring youth into contact with the police.

Question 61

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.a.child welfare model
h.diversion
b.AMBER Alert
i.osteogenesis imperfecta
c.decriminalization
j.status offenses
d.raves
k.D.A.R.E.e.8% problem
l.street justice
f.G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
g.truancy
habitual unexcused absence from school

Question 62

__________ __________ is a common part of a youth's development.

Question 63

_____________ ______________ occurs when police decide to deal with a status offense in their own way.

Question 64

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.a.child welfare model
h.diversion
b.AMBER Alert
i.osteogenesis imperfecta
c.decriminalization
j.status offenses
d.raves
k.D.A.R.E.e.8% problem
l.street justice
f.G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
g.truancy
a broad term that encompasses all variations of abuse and neglect

Question 65

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.a.child welfare model
h.diversion
b.AMBER Alert
i.osteogenesis imperfecta
c.decriminalization
j.status offenses
d.raves
k.D.A.R.E.e.8% problem
l.street justice
f.G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
g.truancy
violations of the law applying only to those under legal age,such as drinking alcoholic beverages,smoking cigarettes,and truancy

Question 66

Dance parties that feature fast-paced electronic music and light shows are known as __________.

Question 67

A program that is integrated into a network of services for youths,is a short-term alternative,is easily accessible,and has a trained staff is called a ______________ _____________ program.

Question 68

Several states have made a case for ___________________ of status offenses,that is,for not treating them as criminal offenses.

Question 69

Curfew violations,drinking alcoholic beverages,incorrigibility,smoking cigarettes,running away from home,and truancy are examples of ____________ _____________.

Question 70

Youths who were told to leave home,were abandoned,or were deserted are known as _________________

Question 71

Juvenile court's jurisdiction includes children who are neglected or abused,those who are status offenders,and those who commit serious crimes in what is called the ________________ ______________ ____________.

Question 72

A program using a proactive approach to deter violence before it begins is the _____________________________________________________ (G.R.E.A.T.)program.

Question 73

A predelinquent indicator often not recognized by parents,police,school,social agencies,or the courts is _____________ ______________.

Question 74

The _________ _________ model states that the best interests of the youth is the main concern of a juvenile justice system.

Question 75

Student internship programs for all police departments must include at least one ride-along.

Question 76

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.a.child welfare model
h.diversion
b.AMBER Alert
i.osteogenesis imperfecta
c.decriminalization
j.status offenses
d.raves
k.D.A.R.E.e.8% problem
l.street justice
f.G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
g.truancy
the juvenile justice system guided by the idea that the best interests of the youth is the main consideration

Question 77

_______________ includes failing to provide proper care and attention to a child's needs.

Question 78

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.a.child welfare model
h.diversion
b.AMBER Alert
i.osteogenesis imperfecta
c.decriminalization
j.status offenses
d.raves
k.D.A.R.E.e.8% problem
l.street justice
f.G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
g.truancy
dance parties held in clandestine locations featuring fast-paced,repetitive electronic music and light shows

Question 79

___________ ___________ is an early-warning network that law enforcement can use to quickly convey key information to the general public soon after a child has been abducted.

Question 80

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.a.child welfare model
h.diversion
b.AMBER Alert
i.osteogenesis imperfecta
c.decriminalization
j.status offenses
d.raves
k.D.A.R.E.e.8% problem
l.street justice
f.G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
g.truancy
when a police officer refers youths to a community agency