Question 1

Youth Aid Panels, in ______ were established to prevent young people from becoming more involved in delinquency and poor decision-making, and to make the youthful offender accountable for their actions through services to the victim and/or their community.

Accepted Answer

Youth Aid Panels were first established in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1972.

Question 2

The target population for formal diversion programs usually includes first-time or low-level offenders, as well as ______.

Accepted Answer

Formal diversion programs are designed to divert primarily first-time or low-level offenders from the formal court system. However, higher risk juvenile offenders with mental health/substance abuse issues are also included in the target population for formal diversion programs. These offenders may benefit from diversion programs that address their specific needs and underlying issues, such as mental health treatment or substance abuse counseling. Nonviolent offenders with a moderate number of prior offenses may also be eligible for diversion programs, but they are not the primary target population. Offenders who commit primarily school-based offenses and status offenders and family-based offenses may also be eligible for diversion programs, but they are not typically the focus of formal diversion programs.

Question 3

The target population for warning programs are normally first-time misdemeanor offenders and those who commit ______.

Accepted Answer

Status offenses are non-criminal acts that are considered violations due to the age of the offender, making them a focus for warning programs aimed at preventing future criminal behavior.

Question 4

______ diversion laws typically define various procedures, including eligibility criteria, the program's purpose, offender accountability, and the voluntary nature of participation.

Accepted Answer

Diversion programs are typically created and managed at the state level, with laws and criteria varying from state to state. Federal laws may also have some impact on diversion programs, but they are not typically the primary authority. Local and regional laws may also play a role in some cases, but state laws are usually the most important.

Question 5

It has been recommended that the juvenile justice system employ a(n) ______ to address young people's needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been recommended that the juvenile...

Question 6

The Multidisciplinary Team ______ of San Bernardino County, California, is a case management intervention designed to identify the youthful offender's difficulties and provide intense family and individual treatment.

Accepted Answer

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of San Bernardino County, California, is specifically designed to identify the issues of youthful offenders and provide family and individual treatment. The other programs listed are not directly related to juvenile justice or case management interventions.

Question 7

Parenting quality, school issues, adolescent skills deficits are examples of ______ risk factors.

Accepted Answer

These risk factors are dynamic, meaning that they can be changed and improved through interventions and support. Preventable risk factors, such as exposure to toxins, could have been avoided altogether with appropriate precautions. High risk factors, on the other hand, indicate a greater likelihood of negative outcomes but do not necessarily suggest they are unchangeable or irreversible. Negligible risk factors would have little to no influence on outcomes.

Question 8

Successful completion of the formal diversion agreement will normally ______.

Accepted Answer

Successful completion of a formal diversion agreement typically means that the juvenile has fulfilled requirements set forth by the agreement and the case can be closed without further involvement from the juvenile justice system. It does not involve adjudication, remanding the juvenile to court or formal charging in court.

Question 9

______ are important, and for many youths vital, in delinquency prevention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ are important, and for many youths...

Question 10

While the goals of diversion programs may vary, they typically focus on ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While the goals of diversion programs may...

Question 11

Referrals to Homebuilders is typically through ______.

Accepted Answer

Referrals to homebuilders are typically made through public agencies, such as child welfare or juvenile justice departments, as they often work with families who may benefit from the services provided by homebuilders. Other options listed, such as church congregations and family courts, may not have direct involvement with families in need of homebuilder services. Self-referrals are also possible, but are less common than referrals from public agencies.

Question 12

It has been recommended that the juvenile justice system base supervision, service, and resource-allocation on the results of validated ______.

Accepted Answer

The recommended approach for the juvenile justice system is to base supervision, service, and resource-allocation on the results of validated risk and needs assessments. This ensures that the approach is tailored to the specific needs and risks of individual juveniles, rather than relying on generalized assumptions or subjective judgments.

Question 13

To be eligible for the Youth Aid Panels program, a youth must be charged with committing a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

The Youth Aid Panels program typically focuses on nonviolent offenses to provide an alternative to formal judicial proceedings, aiming to rehabilitate rather than punish.

Question 14

The principle stakeholders of the juvenile justice system have recommended that the system should adopt and effectively implement programs and services demonstrated to ______ and improve other adolescent outcomes, and use data to evaluate system performance and direct system improvement.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "reduce recidivism" directly correlates with the recommended implementation of programs and services that improve adolescent outcomes, as well as using data to evaluate system performance and direct improvement. The goal of reducing recidivism is a primary focus of the juvenile justice system, and the implementation of evidence-based programs and services have been shown to effectively achieve this goal.

Question 15

It has been suggested that the juvenile justice system should tailor its policies, programs, and supervision to reflect the distinct ______ needs of adolescent.

Accepted Answer

The question is asking about the specific needs of adolescents, therefore it is important to consider their developmental needs. While criminogenic, psychological, and social factors may also play a role in the juvenile justice system, acknowledging the distinct developmental stage of adolescence is crucial for effective policies, programs, and supervision.

Question 16

PATHS is a comprehensive program for promoting emotional and social competencies and reducing aggression and behavior problems of ______ youths, while supporting the educational process in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) is primarily designed for elementary school children to enhance their emotional and social skills and reduce behavioral issues.

Question 17

The homebuilders program provides ______ crisis intervention, counseling, and life skills education for families who have children at imminent risk of placement to state-funded care.

Accepted Answer

The program provides crisis intervention, counseling, and life skills education for families in the home, indicating that the correct choice is C) in-home. The other choices do not accurately describe the services provided by the program.

Question 18

______ risk factors are difficult to change.

Accepted Answer

Static risk factors are those that are difficult or impossible to change, such as past history or demographic information.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of caution (or warning programs)?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 20

Formal diversion programs usually require the young person to take certain ______ steps, such as agreeing to participate in suitable programming.

Accepted Answer

Formal diversion programs typically focus on corrective measures, such as participation in counseling, education, or community service. Deterministic and transitional are not directly related to the requirements of diversion programs, and judicial is too broad of a term to apply specifically to the steps required in diversion programs.

Quiz 13: Rehabilitation of Low-Level Youthful Offenders