Question 1

"___________" from juvenile to adult court are often based entirely on the nature of the crime charged.If the crime is serious enough,juveniles are very likely to be tried and punished as adults,regardless of the juvenile's age.

Accepted Answer

The sentence suggests that the term in the blank refers to the process of transferring a juvenile to adult court, which is commonly known as a waiver. The decision to waive is often determined by the severity of the crime and is not necessarily affected by the age of the juvenile.

Question 2

In order to reduce the number of such serious delinquents as these,action must be taken to address the conditions in which they live.These juveniles have problems that began long before their delinquency that involved __________.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that the juveniles' problems began long before their delinquency and involve bad family situations, school problems, and drug problems. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of the above.

Question 3

The disposition hearing in juvenile court is analogous to a sentencing hearing in criminal court.It is here that the judge determines the best way to resolve the case.

Accepted Answer

The disposition hearing in juvenile court is where the judge determines the appropriate consequences or treatment for the juvenile offender, similar to a sentencing hearing in criminal court for adult offenders.

Question 4

A training school is a long-term secure facility for adjudicated juveniles.

Accepted Answer

A training school is a type of correctional institution for juvenile offenders who have been found guilty of committing a crime. It is a secure facility where the juveniles stay for an extended period to receive education, counseling, and treatment to address their behavioral problems and facilitate their rehabilitation.

Question 5

The use of the death penalty for juveniles was clarified in 2005 in Roper v.Simmons,when the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment prohibits imposition of the death penalty for crimes committed when offenders are under eighteen years of age.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately reflects the Supreme Court's decision in Roper v. Simmons.

Question 6

A ranch,forestry camp,or farm is a long-term non-secure setting for juvenile offenders.

Accepted Answer

A ranch, forestry camp, or farm is considered a long-term non-secure setting for juvenile offenders. These types of settings offer vocational and educational training opportunities for juveniles in a structured, rural environment.

Question 7

Despite the overall decline in the number of juveniles taken into custody,an increasing proportion of juvenile suspects are being handled more severely.

Accepted Answer

According to the given statement, although there is a decline in the number of juveniles taken into custody, there is an increasing proportion of those who are being handled more severely. Therefore, option A is correct.

Question 8

The range of behaviors that are considered status offenses varies greatly among the states.

Accepted Answer

Each state has its own laws and definitions of status offenses, which can include behaviors such as truancy, running away, underage drinking, and curfew violations. The specific range of what is considered a status offense may vary from state to state.

Question 9

A _________ is a short-term non-secure facility that operates like a detention center but within a physically unrestricted environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________ is a short-term non-secure facility...

Question 10

The philosophy of parens patriae meant that the state should not punish children for their criminal behavior but instead should try to help them control themselves and prevent future criminality.

Accepted Answer

The philosophy of parens patriae did prioritize the rehabilitation and guidance of juvenile offenders rather than punishment.

Question 11

Arrests are not an accurate indicator of actual crime rates;arrests are a better measure of police activity than of criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

Arrests can be influenced by a variety of factors such as police tactics, resources, and biases. Therefore, they may not necessarily reflect the true level of criminal activity in a given area. Instead, arrests are often considered a measure of police activity and enforcement efforts.

Question 12

The adjudication process for juveniles is a less complicated than it is for adults because a juvenile can be dealt with in less ways than an adult.

Accepted Answer

The adjudication process for juveniles can be as complicated or even more so than for adults due to the variety of options available for handling cases, including diversion programs, informal probation, formal court proceedings, and a range of potential dispositions aimed at rehabilitation.

Question 13

A __________ is a short-term facility that screens sentenced juveniles for assignment to an appropriate level of custody.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a short-term facility that...

Question 14

A __________ is a short-term secure facility that holds juveniles awaiting adjudication,disposition,or placement in an institution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a short-term secure facility...

Question 15

Far more girls than boys are arrested for delinquency,although their numbers are declining slowly.

Accepted Answer

Boys are arrested for delinquency at a significantly higher rate than girls, although the number of girls involved in juvenile delinquency has been noted to increase in some areas, the overall trend still shows that boys are more frequently arrested for such offenses.

Question 16

It is evident from the data that older juveniles are arrested significantly less often than younger juveniles.

Accepted Answer

Data typically shows that older juveniles (those closer to the age of majority) are arrested at higher rates than younger juveniles, as older juveniles are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior that leads to arrest.

Question 17

The purpose of juvenile justice,therefore,is to correct the way young people respond to those influences,rather than to punish them.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of juvenile justice is to rehabilitate young offenders and teach them responsible behavior, rather than just punishing them for their actions. The goal is to help them become productive members of society and prevent them from committing crimes in the future.

Question 18

The establishment of juvenile courts corresponded with the rise of a philosophy known as 'essentialism',which saw crimes as the product of external influences rather than free will.

Accepted Answer

The establishment of juvenile courts corresponded with the rise of the philosophy of 'child-saving' or 'parens patriae', focusing on rehabilitation and the belief that children were fundamentally different from adults and could be reformed, rather than 'essentialism'.

Question 19

A decreasing number of delinquents are being placed in institutions or other residential facilities for juveniles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A decreasing number of delinquents are being...

Question 20

Self-report studies have shown that juveniles most often commit crimes that involve voluntary participation by the victim and the offender,such as drug use,fornication,gambling,alcohol use,and prostitution.

Accepted Answer

Self-report studies have consistently found that juveniles are more likely to report engaging in non-violent offenses that involve voluntary participation by both the victim and offender, such as drug use, sexual activity, and gambling. However, it should be noted that self-report studies may not always provide accurate or complete information about juvenile delinquency.

Quiz 14: Juvenile Justice