Question 1

The National Crime Victimization Survey is compiled by using police, courts, and corrections records to identify and classify victims' reactions to crime.

Accepted Answer

The National Crime Victimization Survey is a survey conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics that collects information directly from households and individuals about their experiences with crime. It does not rely on police, courts, or corrections records.

Question 2

"Official measures" of juvenile crime use self-report questionnaires as a data source.

Accepted Answer

Official measures of juvenile crime typically rely on data from law enforcement agencies, such as arrest records and court statistics, rather than self-report questionnaires.

Question 3

Youths between the ages of 7 and 17 are about as likely to be victims of suicide as they are to be victims of homicide.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2019, the suicide rate for youths aged 10 to 24 was 14.5 per 100,000, while the homicide rate for the same age group was 8.7 per 100,000. Therefore, youths between the ages of 7 and 17 are slightly more likely to be victims of suicide than they are to be victims of homicide.

Question 4

Identify the three types of measurement of juvenile crime. What are the sources and methods for compiling data for each?

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Question 5

Warr, (2000) stated that most Americans' knowledge and opinions of crime and justice are based upon what they see on television and read in newspapers.

Accepted Answer

Warr (2000) states that most Americans' knowledge and opinions of crime and justice are based upon what they see on television and read in newspapers.

Question 6

"Official Crime Statistics" are not a precise measure of the true extent of crime because many crimes are not reported to police.

Accepted Answer

Official Crime Statistics are based on crime reports made to the police, and many crimes go unreported or are not captured in the data collected by law enforcement agencies, making the statistics an incomplete representation of the actual extent of crime.

Question 7

Child victimization has been linked to problem behaviors, delinquency and criminal behavior in later life.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that child victimization, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect, significantly increases the risk for a variety of negative outcomes in adulthood, including problem behaviors, delinquency, and criminal behavior.

Question 8

Results of self-report measures show that delinquent behavior is spread more equally among youth of all social classes.

Accepted Answer

Self-report measures suggest that there is no significant difference in the prevalence of delinquent behavior among youth of different social classes. This means that delinquency is not confined only to lower-class youth, but is spread more equally across all social classes.

Question 9

A majority of young people admit to engaging in some types of delinquent behavior.

Accepted Answer

Many studies have found that a majority of young people admit to engaging in some types of delinquent behavior, such as substance use, vandalism, and minor theft. However, it is important to note that these behaviors are not necessarily indicative of serious or chronic delinquency, and many youth engage in these behaviors only sporadically or during a brief period of adolescence.

Question 10

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each juvenile crime measurement and the importance and benefit of combining the measurements.

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Question 11

Victimization surveys are not as reliable as official measures for measuring juvenile offending because victims may not be able to identify their perpetrator and know if the perpetrator was actually a juvenile.

Accepted Answer

Victimization surveys rely on victims' accounts, which may lack details about the offender's age, making it difficult to accurately measure juvenile offending.

Question 12

Criminologists and lawmakers have focused their efforts on examining causes of juvenile crime to prevent delinquency and correct juvenile offenders.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Criminologists and lawmakers have indeed focused on studying the causes of juvenile crime to prevent delinquency and rehabilitate juvenile offenders. This has led to the development of various prevention and intervention programs, as well as changes in laws and policies related to juvenile justice.

Question 13

Most serious property and personal violent crimes are committed by juvenile offenders under the age of 18.

Accepted Answer

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, in 2019, only 5% of violent crimes and 12% of property crimes were committed by juveniles under the age of 18. The majority of these crimes are actually committed by adults.

Question 14

The UCR is known as the "official" report on crime in the U.S. because it includes all juvenile offenders who have been arrested by police.

Accepted Answer

The UCR (Uniform Crime Report) is known as the "official" report on crime in the U.S., but it only includes data on crimes that are reported to law enforcement agencies by victims, witnesses, or other parties. It does not necessarily include all juvenile offenders who have been arrested by police, as not all arrests necessarily lead to formal charges or are reported to the UCR program. Additionally, some offenses committed by juveniles may be handled through alternative justice systems or diversion programs rather than traditional prosecution.

Question 15

Many youth engage in status offenses including school truancy and curfew violations.

Accepted Answer

Status offenses are behaviors that are not criminal offenses if committed by adults, but are considered violations because of the youth's age, such as truancy and curfew violations.

Question 16

The FBI is introducing the NIBRS. How is this report different from the NCR?

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Question 17

Juvenile arrests disproportionately involve minorities.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, minorities, particularly Black youth, are arrested at higher rates than their White peers for similar offenses. This is due to a variety of factors including racial profiling, implicit bias, and systemic issues within the criminal justice system.

Question 18

Discuss the impact television, radio and newspapers have had on the perception of juvenile crime in the U.S.

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Question 19

The definition of "Juvenile Delinquency" varies according to statutory definitions in each state.

Accepted Answer

Juvenile Delinquency is defined differently across different states and jurisdictions, therefore the definition varies according to statutory definitions in each state.

Quiz 1: Defining and Measuring Juvenile Dleinquency