Question 1

Which high-profile case was an example of juveniles who falsely confessed to a crime?

Accepted Answer

The Central Park jogger case involved five juveniles who were wrongfully convicted of assaulting and raping a woman in New York City. They all falsely confessed to the crime after being interrogated for many hours without an attorney present. However, in 2002, DNA evidence proved their innocence, and their convictions were overturned.

Question 2

The most preferred method of treatment for juvenile sex offenders involves ______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A primary goal of multisystemic therapy involves helping juveniles break bonds with ______ and develop bonds with ______.

Accepted Answer

Multisystemic therapy aims to break the bonds of juveniles with antisocial peers and establish bonds with prosocial peers. This helps in promoting positive behavior and reducing delinquent activities.

Question 4

What was the overall purpose of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?

Accepted Answer

The 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act was primarily focused on improving the care and rehabilitation of juveniles who were accused or convicted of crimes. It emphasized the importance of community-based treatment and rehabilitation programs, rather than punishment, as a means of preventing future delinquent behavior.

Question 5

Behavioral parent training approaches such as FFT and MST are effective at reducing ______.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral parent training approaches such as FFT (Functional Family Therapy) and MST (Multisystemic Therapy) are specifically designed to reduce recidivism rates in adolescents who exhibit delinquent behavior. While these approaches may also indirectly address other factors such as parental depression and marital distress, their primary focus is on behavior change in the adolescent.

Question 6

One important feature of private facilities is that they ______.

Accepted Answer

Private facilities have the ability to select which youth they admit, based on their own criteria and belief in being able to help them. This allows for a more tailored approach to treatment and potentially better outcomes for the youth.

Question 7

Juvenile detention refers to the ______ placement of a youth before or during the ______.

Accepted Answer

Juvenile detention refers to the temporary placement of a youth before or during the adjudication process, not a permanent placement. It is meant to provide a secure holding facility while the youth's case is being processed by the juvenile justice system. The main goal of juvenile detention is to ensure the safety of the public and the youth, while also providing appropriate care and services.

Question 8

Day reporting centers and intensive supervision programs are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

Day reporting centers and intensive supervision programs are both examples of intermediate sanctions, which are punishments that fall between traditional probation and incarceration. Intermediate sanctions are designed to provide a more intensive level of supervision and control than traditional probation, but without the expense and harshness of imprisonment. Examples of other intermediate sanctions include home confinement, electronic monitoring, and community service.

Question 9

Compared to delinquent boys, delinquent girls are more likely to ______.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that delinquent girls are more likely to suffer from mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, and to have low self-esteem. This is not to say that girls never commit violent crimes or are not victims of gang-related crimes, but these are not necessarily more common among delinquent girls compared to delinquent boys. Similarly, there is no evidence to suggest that delinquent girls are more likely to falsely confess to a crime they did not commit.

Question 10

According to research, low-level behaviors such as threatening, bullying, or vandalism are precursors to serious aggression if these behaviors are ______.

Accepted Answer

If low-level behaviors such as threatening, bullying, or vandalism are reinforced, this means that the person exhibiting them is receiving some sort of benefit (e.g. attention, power, etc.) for engaging in these behaviors. This reinforcement can lead to an increase in the frequency and severity of these behaviors, ultimately leading to more serious aggression.

Question 11

All of the following are accurate about juvenile sex offenders EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Teaching-family homes operate according to which psychology learning theory?

Accepted Answer

Teaching-family homes operate based on behavior modification, a psychology learning theory that focuses on changing behavior through positive and negative reinforcement. This approach aims to increase desirable behaviors and reduce undesirable ones by rewarding or punishing the behavior accordingly. This fits with the approach utilized in teaching-family homes to help individuals learn new skills and behaviors.

Question 13

Disproportionate minority confinement refers to the ______.

Accepted Answer

Disproportionate minority confinement refers to the over-representation of racial and ethnic minorities within the criminal justice system, specifically in detention and incarceration facilities. This can occur due to a variety of factors, such as biased policing or sentencing practices.

Question 14

Which two instruments have received favorable reviews for the assessment of juvenile sex offending?

Accepted Answer

The SAVRY (Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth) and the YLS/CMI (Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory) have received favorable reviews for the assessment of juvenile sex offending. The SAVRY is a risk assessment tool specifically designed for use with adolescent offenders, while the YLS/CMI is a comprehensive risk assessment, case management, and treatment planning system for youth offenders. Together, these instruments can provide a well-rounded assessment of a juvenile's risk for future sexual offending behavior.

Question 15

Which two programs are the most similar in their approaches to the treatment of delinquents?

Accepted Answer

Both multisystemic therapy (MST) and functional family therapy (FFT) are family-based interventions that aim to address risk and protective factors within a youth's social context. MST targets the multiple systems that influence a youth's behavior, including family, peers, school, and community, while FFT focuses specifically on the family system and aims to improve communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Both programs have been shown to be effective in reducing recidivism and improving family functioning.

Question 16

Juvenile delinquents who are asked to identify triggers of their aggression, offered techniques to reduce their anger, and encouraged to find peaceful solutions to a moral dilemma are likely participating in which program?

Accepted Answer

Aggression replacement training (ART) is a program designed to help juvenile delinquents develop pro-social skills and reduce aggressive behavior. It often includes identifying triggers of aggression, learning anger management techniques, and practicing problem-solving skills to find peaceful solutions to moral dilemmas. The other options (B - moral reasoning, C - Paint Creek model, and D - anger management) may also address some of these concepts, but they do not encompass the full range of skills and strategies provided by ART.

Question 17

Which of the following is one reason that violent juveniles are often good candidates for cognitive behavioral intervention?

Accepted Answer

Violent juveniles often have a hostile attribution bias, meaning they interpret neutral or ambiguous situations as intentionally harmful, leading to aggressive behaviors. Cognitive behavioral intervention can help them learn to recognize and challenge these distorted perceptions and develop more appropriate responses to situations. The other options (A, C, and D) may also be true for some violent juveniles, but they do not necessarily make them good candidates for cognitive behavioral intervention.

Question 18

Which program follows the family preservation model and is designed to work with chronic juvenile offenders in the child welfare system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

When does assessment of juvenile sex offenders typically begin?

Accepted Answer

Assessment of juvenile sex offenders typically begins before adjudication, as part of the court process. This assessment helps to determine the appropriate treatment and placement for the offender.

Question 20

One concern with group homes such as the teaching-family model is that they ______.

Accepted Answer

Group homes, such as the teaching-family model, often do not address the individual cultural needs of residents. This can lead to a lack of understanding and appreciation for diverse backgrounds and may even perpetuate discrimination or bias towards certain groups. It is important for group homes to consider and prioritize the cultural needs of their residents in order to provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

Quiz 13: Juvenile Justice and Corrections