Question 1

Which of the following categories of children "violate laws written only for children"?

Accepted Answer

Status offenders violate laws that apply only to children, such as truancy, running away from home, and curfew violations. Dependent children are those who require state intervention due to neglect or abuse, undisciplined children exhibit unruly behavior but have not yet committed a crime, and delinquent children have committed a crime.

Question 2

Children who violate the criminal law are considered to be:

Accepted Answer

Children who violate the criminal law are considered delinquent, meaning they engage in illegal behavior that is considered a crime. Neglected, undisciplined, and dependent are all categories that pertain to child welfare and safety, but they do not necessarily involve breaking the law.

Question 3

The combination of the government agencies that function to investigate,supervise,adjudicate,care for,or confine youthful offenders and other children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court is known as the _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combination of the government agencies that...

Question 4

The juvenile ________ is a document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent,a status offender,or a dependent and asking the court to assume jurisdiction over the juvenile.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The juvenile ________ is a document filed...

Question 5

Kent v.U.S.ended the ________ era in juvenile justice?

Accepted Answer

Kent v. U.S. ended the "hands off" era in juvenile justice, which held that juvenile courts could operate completely independently from the rules and procedures of adult criminal courts. This case established that young people in the juvenile justice system are entitled to due process rights, including the right to legal counsel and the right to a hearing before being transferred to adult court. It did not end the existence of juvenile courts or reform schools, nor did it relate specifically to house of refuge institutions.

Question 6

The fact-finding process by which the juvenile court determines whether there is sufficient evidence to sustain the allegations in a petition.

Accepted Answer

The adjudicatory hearing is the fact-finding process where the juvenile court determines whether the allegations in a petition are true or not. The other options refer to other steps in the juvenile justice process: intake is the initial screening of a case, juvenile petition refers to the formal document filed by the prosecutor to initiate proceedings, and juvenile disposition is the final stage where the judge determines the appropriate sentence or treatment plan for the juvenile.

Question 7

In 2011,the U.S.Supreme Court,held that the age of suspects must be considered when determining whether they would feel free not to respond to police questioning.

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement. The case was J.D.B. v. North Carolina (2011) and the Supreme Court held that a child's age is a relevant factor in determining whether he or she is in custody for Miranda purposes, and thus, whether the child's statements to police are admissible as evidence.

Question 8

Truancy,vagrancy,and running away from home are examples of:

Accepted Answer

Truancy, vagrancy, and running away from home are considered status offenses because they are illegal only when committed by minors. They are not considered criminal offenses but a violation of the law that only applies to minors.

Question 9

The final stage in the processing of adjudicated juveniles in which a decision is made on the form of treatment or penalty that should be imposed on the child.

Accepted Answer

A dispositional hearing is the final stage in the processing of adjudicated juveniles where a decision is made on the form of treatment or penalty that should be imposed on the child. Juvenile disposition (B) refers to the outcome or decision made during the dispositional hearing, rather than the hearing itself. Adjudicatory hearing (C) is a preliminary stage where the court determines whether the child committed the alleged offense, and intake (D) is the initial stage of the juvenile justice process where the child is first brought into detention or probation.

Question 10

___________ is the first step in decision making regarding a juvenile whose behavior or alleged behavior is in violation of the law or could otherwise cause a juvenile court to assume jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

Intake is the first step in the decision-making process in the juvenile justice system. It involves gathering information about the juvenile's behavior and determining whether further action by the court is necessary. At intake, the case may be diverted from the formal court process, depending on the severity of the offense and the juvenile's prior record.

Question 11

In 2011,_____________ College of Criminal Justice released a comprehensive study of strategies for changing the juvenile justice system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2011,_____________ College of Criminal Justice released...

Question 12

McKeiver v.Pennsylvania held that juveniles do not have the constitutional right to:

Accepted Answer

McKeiver v. Pennsylvania held that juveniles do not have the constitutional right to a jury trial.

Question 13

Judges are the only officials authorized to conduct detention hearings

Accepted Answer

Other officials, such as magistrates or hearing officers, can also conduct detention hearings depending on the jurisdiction and specific legal system in place.

Question 14

A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent,a status offender,or a dependent and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile is:

Accepted Answer

A juvenile petition is a legal document that initiates the court process for juvenile proceedings. It is filed by a petitioner, who could be a law enforcement officer, a parent or guardian, or any interested party, and it contains information about the juvenile's alleged offense or status as a dependent. The document asks the court to assume jurisdiction over the juvenile and to provide appropriate interventions or sanctions.

Question 15

Nationally,there are almost no problems with overcrowding conditions in juvenile detention centers.

Accepted Answer

Overcrowding conditions in juvenile detention centers have been reported in various states across the country. In some cases, the overcrowding has led to unsafe and inhumane living conditions for the detained juveniles.

Question 16

________________Juvenile Court Act created a juvenile court,separate in form and function from adult criminal courts.To avoid the lasting stigma of criminality,the law applied the term delinquent rather than criminal to young adjudicated offenders.

Accepted Answer

The Juvenile Court Act was created in Illinois in 1899, making Illinois the first state to establish a separate court system for juveniles. The act aimed to provide individualized treatment for children in trouble with the law, and to focus on their rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the six categories of children in the juvenile justice system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not one...

Question 18

Juvenile Courts __________juveniles to be __________ rather than find them guilty of a crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Juvenile Courts __________juveniles to be __________ rather...

Question 19

A blended sentence is a juvenile court disposition that imposes both a juvenile sanction
and an adult criminal sentence upon an adjudicated delinquent.

Accepted Answer

A blended sentence is indeed a juvenile court disposition that combines both a juvenile sanction and an adult criminal sentence for an adjudicated delinquent.

Question 20

Status offenders are delinquent children sent to adult court.

Accepted Answer

Status offenders are not sent to adult court as their offenses are not considered crimes if committed by an adult. They are typically handled in juvenile court and may receive services such as counseling or community service instead of incarceration.

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