Question 1

In the 1800s and earlier,girls were often committed by parents or relatives for the same types of criminal offenses as boys were.

Accepted Answer

In the 1800s and earlier, girls were more often committed by parents or relatives for reasons related to morality or behavior deemed inappropriate, rather than for criminal offenses, which was more common for boys.

Question 2

Recent developments in waiver to adult court reflect a shift in many jurisdictions toward a more rehabilitative orientation toward juvenile offenders.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A hearing officer is a lawyer who is empowered by the juvenile court to hear juvenile cases.

Accepted Answer

A hearing officer is typically an attorney who presides over juvenile cases and acts as a neutral party in determining the outcomes of these cases.

Question 4

A number of studies have found that male status offenders are more likely to be formally processed than female ones.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In People v.Turner (1870),the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that because placement in the house of refuge actually was punishment,due-process protections were necessary.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the ruling in People v. Turner.

Question 6

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Used to remove youths from particular neighborhoods and used for some nonviolent offenders instead of more restrictive placements

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Primary goal is to hold youths accountable for their actions

Accepted Answer

Restitution programs aim to hold juveniles accountable for their actions by requiring them to make amends for the harm caused to victims or the community.

Answer: B
 Intensive-supervision probation programs are designed to hold youths accountable by providing close supervision, regular monitoring, and support services to help them comply with the conditions of their probation.

Answer: D
 Wilderness probation programs aim to hold youths accountable for their actions by providing a challenging and structured outdoor environment where they learn important life skills, responsibility, and accountability.

Answer: E
 Day treatment programs aim to hold youths accountable for their actions by providing intensive counseling, education, and other services in a structured and supportive environment.

Answer: H
 Aftercare programs aim to hold youths accountable for their actions by providing ongoing support and services to help them successfully transition back to their communities after completing a correctional program.

Question 8

Certification is the juvenile court equivalent of the trial and sentencing phases in criminal court.

Accepted Answer

Certification refers to the process of transferring a juvenile case to adult criminal court, not the equivalent of trial and sentencing phases in juvenile court.

Question 9

The formality of the juvenile court may explain why most youths contest the charges against them.

Accepted Answer

Most youths do not contest the charges against them in juvenile court; instead, they often admit to the charges, partly due to the less formal and more rehabilitative approach of the juvenile justice system compared to adult courts.

Question 10

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Engages youths in a variety of activities,such as camping,backpacking,rock climbing,canoeing,and sailing

Accepted Answer

Wilderness probation programs engage youths in a variety of outdoor activities such as camping, backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, and sailing.

Answer: E
 Day treatment programs are community-based juvenile correctional programs that provide intensive treatment and programming in a structured setting during the day, while allowing youths to return home in the evenings.

Answer: G
 Group homes are residential settings that provide a structured, supportive environment in a community-based setting for juveniles who cannot remain in their homes.

Answer: H
 Aftercare programs are community-based juvenile correctional programs that provide support and supervision for youths after they have completed a period of secure confinement or residential treatment.

Question 11

Despite the long history of juvenile correctional institutions,there is surprisingly little information on the effectiveness of this response to juvenile offenders.

Accepted Answer

There is a lack of information on the effectiveness of juvenile correctional institutions.

Question 12

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Serve as an intermediate response that is more restrictive than standard probation but less restrictive than incarceration

Accepted Answer

Intensive-supervision probation involves more frequent and intensive supervision than standard probation, but does not involve incarceration.

Answer: C 
 Restitution programs require juvenile offenders to make amends for their offenses through community service or financial compensation, and can serve as a less-restrictive alternative to incarceration.

Answer: D 
 Wilderness probation programs provide a structured, outdoor-based environment for juvenile offenders that is more restrictive than standard probation but less restrictive than incarceration.

Answer: E 
 Day treatment programs provide intensive treatment services while allowing juvenile offenders to remain in their homes and communities, providing a less-restrictive alternative to institutionalization.

Answer: G 
 Group homes offer a more structured and secure environment than foster homes, providing a less-restrictive alternative to incarceration.

Answer: H 
 Aftercare programs provide support and supervision for juvenile offenders after they are released from a more restrictive institution, serving as an intermediate response between institutionalization and standard probation.

Question 13

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Parole is one example of this type of community-based correction

Accepted Answer

Aftercare programs are similar to parole as they involve supervision and support for juveniles after they are released from a correctional facility, helping them reintegrate into the community.

Question 14

One ongoing problem in juvenile justice is providing adequate due-process protections to youths at all stages of the juvenile justice process.

Accepted Answer

Due-process protections, which ensure that individuals receive fair and impartial treatment by the justice system, are vital in the juvenile justice process. However, many juveniles may not fully understand their rights, and there may be disparities in the quality of legal representation they receive. Additionally, some youths may be subject to harsh punishments without sufficient evidence or protection of their rights, making this an ongoing problem in the juvenile justice system.

Question 15

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Youths who live in these usually go to school in the home or in the community,or work in the community

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Provide treatment or services to youths during the day and allow them to return home at night

Accepted Answer

Day treatment programs provide treatment or services to youths during the day and allow them to return home at night.

Answer: D
 Wilderness probation programs provide outdoor adventure programs for youth offenders.

Answer: F and G
 Foster homes and group homes both provide residential placements for youth offenders, but with different levels of supervision and support.

Answer: H
 Aftercare programs provide support and services to youth offenders who are transitioning back into the community after completing a correctional program.

Question 17

The police represent the primary gatekeepers to the formal juvenile justice process.

Accepted Answer

The police have the authority to decide whether to arrest a juvenile and take them into custody or to divert them to community-based programs. This decision serves as the primary entry point into the formal juvenile justice process.

Question 18

The first house of refuge was established in New York City in 1825.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The first house of refuge in the United States was established in New York City in 1825 as a reform institution for juveniles.

Question 19

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once.
-Because they provide highly structured programs for youths during the day,it is assumed that they protect community safety as well

Accepted Answer

Day treatment programs provide highly structured programs for youths during the day, which helps to protect community safety.

Answer: B and G
 Intensive-supervision probation and group homes provide a higher level of supervision and structure than traditional probation, which can help protect community safety.

Question 20

Adjudication is the juvenile court equivalent of sentencing in criminal court.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 13: Juvenile Justice

In the 1800s and earlier,girls were often committed by parents or relatives for the same types of criminal offenses as boys were.

Recent developments in waiver to adult court reflect a shift in many jurisdictions toward a more rehabilitative orientation toward juvenile offenders.

A hearing officer is a lawyer who is empowered by the juvenile court to hear juvenile cases.

A number of studies have found that male status offenders are more likely to be formally processed than female ones.

In People v.Turner (1870),the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that because placement in the house of refuge actually was punishment,due-process protections were necessary.

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Used to remove youths from particular neighborhoods and used for some nonviolent offenders instead of more restrictive placements

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Primary goal is to hold youths accountable for their actions

Certification is the juvenile court equivalent of the trial and sentencing phases in criminal court.

The formality of the juvenile court may explain why most youths contest the charges against them.

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Engages youths in a variety of activities,such as camping,backpacking,rock climbing,canoeing,and sailing

Despite the long history of juvenile correctional institutions,there is surprisingly little information on the effectiveness of this response to juvenile offenders.

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Serve as an intermediate response that is more restrictive than standard probation but less restrictive than incarceration

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Parole is one example of this type of community-based correction

One ongoing problem in juvenile justice is providing adequate due-process protections to youths at all stages of the juvenile justice process.

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Youths who live in these usually go to school in the home or in the community,or work in the community

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Provide treatment or services to youths during the day and allow them to return home at night

The police represent the primary gatekeepers to the formal juvenile justice process.

The first house of refuge was established in New York City in 1825.

Match the following community-based juvenile correctional programs to the characteristics listed below.Answers may be used more than once. -Because they provide highly structured programs for youths during the day,it is assumed that they protect community safety as well

Adjudication is the juvenile court equivalent of sentencing in criminal court.