Question 1

The first state to deinstitutionalize its juvenile corrections system was _____.

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts

Question 2

The D.A.R.E. program was started in ______.

Accepted Answer

Los Angles

Question 3

The D.A.R.E. program has had only limited growth in the past twenty years.

Accepted Answer

The D.A.R.E. program has expanded internationally and continues to be implemented in thousands of schools across the United States and in many other countries, indicating significant growth rather than limited growth over the past twenty years.

Question 4

The _____ summer programs were aimed at developing positive attitudes for youths.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ summer programs were aimed at...

Question 5

Teen court rests on the principle that lawful behavior stems form respect for the legal system grounded in an understanding of the place of law in a democracy.

Accepted Answer

Teen court programs are designed to educate young people about the legal system and the consequences of their actions, fostering respect for the law by involving them directly in the legal process and emphasizing the role of law in a democratic society.

Question 6

The essential components of an effective special education program include which of the following items?

Accepted Answer

All of the components listed are essential for an effective special education program, including assessment of deficits and learning needs, a tailored curriculum, and vocational training opportunities.

Question 7

Delinquents generally are not deficient in the cognitive problem-solving skills.

Accepted Answer

Delinquents often exhibit deficiencies in cognitive problem-solving skills, including difficulties in considering the consequences of their actions, generating alternative solutions to problems, and applying long-term perspective in decision-making.

Question 8

A key element of D.A.R.E. is the written agreement between police and youths

Accepted Answer

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) primarily focuses on educating students about resisting drugs and violence through classroom lessons led by police officers, rather than formal written agreements.

Question 9

Teen court functions as a:

Accepted Answer

Teen court functions as a disposition alternative, providing an alternative sentencing option for young offenders, rather than serving as a trial or referral court.

Question 10

Federal and state law requires that youths with learning disabilities be provided with special education.

Accepted Answer

Federal law, specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), requires that public schools provide eligible children with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities, a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their individual needs. State laws also support and expand upon these requirements, ensuring that youths with learning disabilities receive special education and related services.

Question 11

A fundamental assumption underlying academic curriculum in the past has been that basic skills need not be mastered before students are given more advanced tasks.

Accepted Answer

Historically, academic curricula have often been based on the assumption that students need to master basic skills before progressing to more advanced tasks, reflecting a more traditional, sequential approach to learning.

Question 12

The first teen court was opened in:

Accepted Answer

The first teen court was opened in Odessa, Texas, in 1972. Teen courts are an alternative approach to the traditional juvenile justice system where teens judge their peers for minor offenses.

Question 13

Teen juries tend to be softer on their peers than do the juvenile court judges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teen juries tend to be softer on...

Question 14

In teen courts, dispositions are determined by _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In teen courts, dispositions are determined by...

Question 15

Today's labor market requires more comprehensive and advanced academic vocational training curriculum in juvenile correctional institutions.

Accepted Answer

The evolving labor market demands more sophisticated skills and knowledge, necessitating a comprehensive and advanced academic vocational training curriculum in juvenile correctional institutions to better prepare incarcerated youth for successful reintegration and employment opportunities.

Question 16

Teen court is a dispositional alternative in which juvenile offenders are sentenced by detained youths.

Accepted Answer

Teen court is a program in which juvenile offenders are sentenced by their peers, typically for minor offenses, and not by detained youths.

Question 17

The first D.A.R.E. program was started in:

Accepted Answer

The first D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program was started in Los Angeles, California in 1983.

Question 18

The ultimate goal of D.A.R.E. is to help students acquire positive self-images and pressure-management skills.

Accepted Answer

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) aims to educate students on the risks of drug abuse, but its broader goal is to foster positive self-images and teach skills to resist peer pressure and manage stress effectively, contributing to overall healthy and responsible decision-making.

Question 19

As part of their employment training, students should develop portfolios that include all of the below except:

Accepted Answer

Portfolios are meant to showcase professional skills, experiences, and achievements. Including pictures is not typically necessary unless they are directly relevant to the job or field, such as in creative professions. The other options (resume, work history, extracurricular experiences, and work samples) are standard and relevant components of a professional portfolio.

Question 20

In teen courts, adjudications are handled by _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In teen courts, adjudications are handled by...

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