Deck 12: Preventing Delinquency and Recidivism

Question 1

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program was developed in

A) England
B) Norway
C) the United States
D) Germany

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In the late 1960s the most promising method of dealing with delinquency was believed to be:

A) incarceration
B) reaction
C) parental
D) prevention

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The prevention strategy aimed at recidivism is ___________ prevention.

A) punitive
B) secondary
C) primary
D) tertiary

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Of the following, which approach is more effective in preventing juvenile crime?

A) medical
B) numerator
C) mechanical
D) denominator

Question 5

Placing bars on windows, installing alarms, and/or locks on doors are examples of:

A) mechanical prevention
B) primary prevention
C) tertiary prevention
D) divisional prevention

Question 6

The ___________ approach is consistent with the public health model.

A) numerator
B) preventive
C) denominator
D) mechanical

Question 7

The most serious and chronic juvenile offenders often show signs of antisocial behavior as early as:

A) early elementary
B) preschool
C) upper elementary
D) upper elementary to middle school

Question 8

According to the text, the key component in the success of Project H.E.L.P. has been _______ involvement.

A) volunteer
B) school
C) juvenile court
D) parental

Question 9

Effective preventive approaches must address ________ of delinquency.

A) results
B) benefits
C) causes
D) disadvantages

Question 10

_________ is a measure that is taken before a delinquent act occurs to forestall the act.

A) Prevention
B) Control
C) Correction
D) Reaction

Question 11

Primary prevention efforts are usually directed toward:

A) punitive factors
B) mechanical factors
C) risk factors
D) protective factors

Question 12

According to the text, a program that has proven to be ineffective in reducing gun violence is the:

A) use of uniformed officers in hot spots
B) gun buyback program
C) criminal background checks
D) random gun registration checks

Question 13

What is the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County, et al v. Earls et al., the U.S.?

A) random drug tests of students is always an invasion of privacy requiring a search warrant
B) that the constitutionality of zero-tolerance policies for weapon and drug violations should be upheld
C) that random drug tests for all middle and high school students participating in extracurricular activities is not a constitutional violation
D) that random searches of lockers for drugs and weapons is unconstitutional

Question 14

Which of the following addresses the multiple aspects of serious antisocial behavior in adolescents across key settings in which the youth live, work, and play?

A) LifeSkills® Training (LST)
B) Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
C) Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
D) Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Question 15

Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) targets ________.

A) high school students
B) middle school students
C) kindergartner/elementary school students
D) school dropouts

Question 16

Which type of prevention focuses on eliminating conditions that lead to or cause criminal behavior?

A) punitive
B) corrective
C) mechanical
D) primary

Question 17

According to the text, the three kinds of prevention relevant for juvenile justice are:

A) punitive, progressive, and demographic
B) corrective, punitive, and mechanical
C) preliminary, intermediate, and advanced
D) punitive, corrective, and critical

Question 18

An alternative treatment program for youth ages 11 to 18 who display chronic antisocial behavior, emotional disturbance, or are delinquent is called:

A) Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC)
B) Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
C) Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
D) Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Question 19

The ____________ approach focuses on individuals and symptoms.

A) denominator
B) mechanical
C) reaction
D) numerator

Question 20

The public health model's two-pronged juvenile crime prevention strategy:

A) promotes protective factors and reduces risk factors
B) promotes protective factors and addresses parental irresponsibility
C) reduces risk factors and promotes school resource officers
D) promotes risk factors and reduces protective factors

Question 21

_________programs have proven to be ineffective in reducing gun violence.

Question 22

Locks on doors, bars on windows, and/or alarms are examples of _______ prevention.

Question 23

Evidence indicates that a disproportionate number of ___________ children become delinquents.

Question 24

Alternative schools help at-risk children meet their early developmental needs in all of the following major roles EXCEPT:

A) learner
B) group focus not individualized
C) citizen
D) producer

Question 25

The following principles have been identified by the OJJDP for preventing delinquent conduct and reducing serious, violent and chronic delinquency EXCEPT:

A) strengthen families to instill moral values and provide guidance and support to children
B) allow children to try and work out their own issues and not intervene immediately when delinquent behavior occurs
C) identify and control the small segment of serious, violent and chronic juvenile offenders
D) support core social institutions such as schools, religious institutions and other community organizations to alleviate risk factors for youth

Question 26

Traditionally, juvenile courts and diversion programs have responded with a wide range of services focused on ____________, ______________, or _____________.

Question 27

Best practices in truancy prevention are identified by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A) singular approach
B) collaboration
C) use of meaningful sanctions and incentives
D) family involvement

Question 28

__________ is perhaps the best-known and least effective drug prevention program in the country.

Question 29

Of the following, which is NOT considered a prevention/intervention strategy by the National School Safety Center for dealing with gangs?

A) crisis management
B) immediate detention placement
C) community involvement
D) behavior codes

Question 30

The principle venue for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is:

A) the school
B) community recreation centers
C) the home
D) through the police department

Question 31

Prevention programs directed ________ can reduce factors that increase risk for antisocial behavior.

Question 32

Sadness, anxiety, and/or withdrawal are considered _______ symptoms.

Question 33

All of the following programs have been deemed ineffective in reducing delinquency and violence EXCEPT:

A) "scared straight" programs
B) military-style correctional boot camps
C) functional family therapy
D) summer jobs or subsidized work programs for at-risk youth

Question 34

The OJJDP's comprehensive effort to provide communities with a set of programs whose effectiveness has been scientifically demonstrated is called:

A) the ACT Now Program
B) Project H.E.L.P.
C) the Blueprints for Violence Prevention Initiative
D) DARE

Question 35

Effective prevention approaches must address the conditions and _________ that cause delinquency.

Question 36

Research has shown that almost _________ percent of youth who are arrested once are never arrested again.

A) 35
B) 60
C) 70
D) 85

Question 37

During the late 1960s __________ was the focus for dealing with delinquency.

Question 38

The Incredible Years Series (IYS) seeks to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

A) teach a social learning model
B) emphasize the importance of family
C) features one singular and developmentally based curricula for parents, teacher, and children
D) to change parents' or teachers' behaviors so that the children's social interactions can be altered

Question 39

Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are examples of _________prevention.

Question 40

Project Toward No Drug Abuse is designed to assist _________ to resist substance abuse.

A) high school youths
B) upper elementary school youths
C) middle school youths
D) elementary and middle school youths

Question 41

The Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) builds on protective factors.

Question 42

The ___________ approach focuses on the entire group and causes.

Question 43

Treatment or rehabilitation is aligned with primary prevention.

Question 44

Risk and protective factors are clear indicators of a youth's likelihood to engage in delinquent activities.

Question 45

Variables that increase a youth's likelihood of committing delinquent acts are called risk factors.

Question 46

Positive discipline methods and strong familial bonds are examples of __________factors.

Question 47

Net widening is considered a serious issue as it depletes system resources and impedes proper intervention with appropriate youth.

Question 48

Background checks for criminal history to restrict gun sales in stores have proven effective in reducing gun violence.

Question 49

During adolescence, youths are more apt to be risk takers.

Question 50

The traditional societal approach to youthful offending has been reactive.

Question 51

The DARE Program is considered one of the most effective drug prevention programs.

Question 52

In some cases, youths' experiences in the juvenile justice system exacerbates the antisocial tendencies.

Question 53

The public health model is a two-pronged juvenile crime prevention strategy:  reduction of known risk factors and promotion of ________________.

Question 54

The most effective interventions are ____________ in nature.

Question 55

Anti-gang programs include establishing behavior codes, removing graffiti, and fostering community relations.

Question 56

Punitive prevention relies on the threat of punishment to forestall criminal acts.

Question 57

Tertiary prevention is most closely related to the essence of prevention.

Question 58

Taking a numerator approach is most effective in reducing juvenile crime.

Question 59

_____________ is considered crucial in reducing aggressive behavior and negative reputations before they develop into permanent patterns.

Question 60

Primary and secondary prevention activities begin only after a juvenile is arrested.

Question 61

The numerator approach is consistent with public health model.

Question 62

Identify and discuss the six principles for preventing delinquency as indicated by the OJJDP.

Question 63

Parental supervision and positive attachment to parents are considered protective factors.

Question 64

Punitive prevention is aligned with secondary prevention.

Question 65

Discuss what works and what doesn't work in reducing recidivism.

Question 66

Discuss the purpose of drug testing in schools.  What do you think about drug testing in schools?  Support your answer.

Question 67

Aggression and disruptive behaviors are considered externalized symptoms.

Question 68

Gun buyback programs have proven to be effective in decreasing gun violence.

Question 69

Describe and discuss the Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care treatment alternative.

Question 70

Identify and discuss the three approaches to juvenile crime prevention.