Deck 17: Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Abroad

Question 1

In the United States, _____ states have no standard minimum age that a young person can be held criminally responsible.

A)10
B)25
C)36
D)41

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The _____ are best known for the violence they inflict at dance parties organized by other young people.

A)Hooligan Boys
B)Mafia Boys
C)Eagles
D)Posse

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In _____, the police response to juvenile delinquency is based on a welfare approach.

A)China
B)Japan
C)Korea
D)Thailand

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Standard Minimum Rules in the Administration of Juvenile Justice, which set out
Principles for countries to follow in the administration of juvenile justice are also
Known as the _____.

A)Treaty of Brussels
B)Beijing Rules
C)Treaty of Versailles
D)Prague Rules

Question 5

Organized government or criminal groups in South America that selectively kill members of opposing groups and incite fear in those groups and among their supporters are known as _____.

A)Drug lords
B)Freedom fighters
C)Death squads
D)Skinheads

Question 6

In _____ a child of 6 can be held responsible for his or her criminal action.

A)France
B)England
C)Sri Lanka
D)Austria

Question 7

In Moscow, _____ led to criminal investigations against people who ordered child pornography in more than 20 nations.

A)Operation Whistle Blower
B)Operation Wild Flower
C)Operation Porn Crackdown
D)Operation Blue Orchid

Question 8

It is estimated that _____ percent of all crimes in Japan are committed by people under age 20.

A)20
B)30
C)45
D)70

Question 9

The Japanese term hikikomori means _____.

A)Feedom fighter
B)Gang member
C)Those who isolate themselves
D)Samurai warrior

Question 10

The latest comparative study of teenage drug use in Europe found that ____ students had used illicit drugs over their lifetime.

A)One in three
B)One in five
C)One in seven
D)One in ten

Question 11

_____ has become a "'national crisis" in England.

A)Cyber bullying
B)Gang-related homicide
C)Underage drinking
D)Child prostitution

Question 12

While in recent years the trend has changed, _____ had maintained extremely low delinquency and crime rates in the post-World War II era.

A)Japan
B)France
C)Italy
D)Denmark

Question 13

By common law, states in the U.S.may use _____ years as the minimum age that a young person can be held criminally responsible.

A)6
B)7
C)9
D)10

Question 14

In Europe, the main reason for an increase in teen violence is believed to be the tremendous growth in _____.

A)Immigrating youth populations
B)Truancy from school
C)Drug use
D)Unemployment

Question 15

In the U.S._____ percent of students report any alcohol use; in the Czech Republic and Latvia _____ percent of students report any alcohol use.

A)97, 62
B)52, 85
C)62, 97
D)71, 62

Question 16

Crime that is carried out across the borders of two or more countries and violate the laws of those countries is called _____.

A)Transnational crime
B)International crime
C)Global crime
D)Borderless crime

Question 17

The countries, _____ do not have juvenile courts.

A)Austria, Russia, Holland
B)Denmark, Russia, Sweden
C)Switzerland, Romania, Austria
D)Sweden, Denmark, Germany

Question 18

In the countries of Austria, France, Italy, and _____, transfer of a juvenile to adult court is not permissible.

A)Russia
B)Demark
C)Japan
D)Switzerland

Question 19

International statistics gathered by the ______ are considered the most accurate in regard to homicides.

A)United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems
B)World Health Organization
C)International Criminal Police Organization
D)International Association of Chiefs of Police

Question 20

In _____ the pre-court diversion program named Het Alternatief or HALT is utilized.

A)Germany
B)Switzerland
C)Austria
D)The Netherlands

Question 21

In _____, violence is the second leading cause of death behind heart disease.

A)Brazil
B)Sri Lanka
C)Russia
D)Mexico

Question 22

Except for the counties that do not allow for juveniles to be incarcerated, _____ is the most lenient in sentencing juveniles.

A)France
B)Switzerland
C)Russia
D)Japan

Question 23

For juvenile offenders in the Netherlands, a life sentence may mean serving as much as
_____ years.

A)20
B)30
C)50
D)70

Question 24

_____ can provide information on how well or how poorly one country is doing relative to other countries.

Question 25

In lieu of a formal caution, the police in England may issue a _____ to a suspected juvenile delinquent.

Question 26

_____ are those that are recognized by international law, such as war crimes.

Question 27

In _____, the gang unit works to establish an open dialogue with juvenile gangs to help get leaders of opposing gangs to meet and work out their conflicts in a nonviolent way.

Question 28

Recent data suggests that juvenile property crime in _____ and _____ has decreased between 1995 and 2006.

A)Russia, Japan
B)Italy, Canada
C)Canada, United States
D)Greece, United States

Question 29

In England, the _____ decide whether to prosecute the juvenile or to divert him/her from
Prosecution

A)Prosecutor
B)Judge
C)Court's legal assistant
D)Police

Question 30

In _____ and _____ there can be no sentence of incarceration for youths who appear before the juvenile court.

A)Belgium, New Zealand
B)New Zealand, Canada
C)Russia, Belgium
D)Norway, France

Question 31

One study found that more than _____ street gangs can be found in Mexico City.

Question 32

When four or five Japanese youth gang members single out a lone businessman walking home and beat him to the ground, they are said to be carrying out _____.

Question 33

Some countries, such as Austria, France, and Italy, specify that sentences can only be for _____ of what an adult would receive for a similar offense.

Question 34

In _____ England passed legislation, known as the Children Act, which mandated young offenders to be treated differently from adult offenders.

A)1899
B)1908
C)1914
D)1943

Question 35

In Russia, the maximum sentence length for juveniles is _____ years.

A)3
B)10
C)15
D)20

Question 36

Germany has been plagued with _____ since reunification in 1989.

A)Sex trafficking
B)Drug abuse
C)Skinhead violence
D)Alcohol abuse

Question 37

In England, more than _____ percent of cases recommended for prosecution are subsequently dismissed by the prosecution.

A)10
B)18
C)25
D)20

Question 38

Gang violence is prevalent in the Americas and is a growing concern in parts of _____.

Question 39

In the Scandinavian countries, the secure social institution is mainly focused on _____.

Question 40

Chinese authorities report that juvenile delinquency has been on the increase for several years, with _____ being a major component of juvenile crime.

Question 41

In Switzerland, one year is the longest period of time that a juvenile offender can be sentenced to custody.

Question 42

Discuss international juvenile policing.Is there a similarity to juvenile policing in the U.S.? Explain.

Question 43

In the U.S.the rate of teenage drug use shows increases since 1996.

Question 44

Discuss teen violence in Germany and France.Does, in your opinion, teen violence in these countries mirror teen violence in the US? Explain.

Question 45

War crimes are an example of transnational crimes.

Question 46

Juvenile property crime rates have substantially increased in _____.

Question 47

It is reported that economic stagnation has not affected the rise in international youth violence.

Question 48

Like the U.S., England adheres to the treatment philosophy known as _____, which recognizes that youth are in need of special consideration and treatment.

Question 49

Discuss the growing problem of juvenile crime and gang violence in many African countries.Does, in your opinion, teen violence in these countries mirror teen violence in the US? Explain.

Question 50

According to the text, in New Zealand the specialized youth aid sections of the police departments have reportedly diverted more than half of the juvenile offenders out of the juveniles justice system.

Question 51

The _____ juvenile is more likely to kill while committing another crime such as robbery.

Question 52

INTERPOL's measure of worldwide homicide is considered the most accurate source
of homicide statistics.

Question 53

The Young Offenders Act has been the legislative framework for youth justice in Canada since 1908.

Question 54

The end of apartheid in South Africa has left many broken promises for its youth.

Question 55

Incarcerated juveniles are not separated from incarcerated adults in _____.

Question 56

In Romania, the minimum age for transfer can be dropped from 16 to 14 if the youth is capable of _____.

Question 57

Age group defined as "juvenile" is relatively the same across countries.

Question 58

Discuss the recent study conducted by the European Crime Prevention Network (ECPN) regarding trends in juvenile violence in European Union countries.The authors indicate a problem with data collection on an international level; explain why you believe this to be the case.

Question 59

Juveniles have the right to bail in England.

Question 60

Compare and contrast juvenile drug use within the US and Europe.

Question 61

Explain Maisons de justice.Explain your view of this system.

Question 62

Compare and contrast the age of criminal responsibility at the international level.Explain your view of the age minimums and maximums.

Question 63

Explain the English Children Act, include the three main principles.Explain your view of this Act.

Question 64

Discuss the general principles as put forth by the Seventh U.N.Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders.Are there other principles you believe should be included? Explain.

Question 65

Compare and contrast the English and American youth courts.