Exam 17: Corrections for Juveniles

Identify and discuss four distinct sanctions for juveniles. Discuss how these differ from adult sanctions.

of minority juveniles often stems from disparity at the early stages of case processing.

The Act is a federal law that was passed in 1988 that requires states to determine whether the proportion of minorities in confinement exceeds their proportion in the community.

The Massachusetts Stubborn Child Law was passed during the period of juvenile corrections.

One of the objectives of -based programs is to improve the academic performance of at-risk youth.

The first decision made in a juvenile court is to .

As policy makers around the country rethink the get-tough approach to juvenile justice, a new policy ethic based on is developing.

Which Supreme Court case specified the "essentials"-notice, hearing, counsel, and cross-examination-required by Kent v. United States?

For juveniles, the role of family is critical to the success of correctional efforts.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. a. Requires "essentials" of due process b. Has no parent or guardian and does not receive proper care c. Child who commits an act that would be criminally prosecuted if committed by an adult d. Transfer to adult court e. State as guardian f. Parole g. Specifies "essentials" of due process h. Ceasing from criminal behavior i. Child not receiving proper care j. Depends on social expectations -Desistence

Girls are much more likely to be involved in status offenses than in other forms of delinquency.

When Americans are asked to identify the serious problems facing children, they cite and crime.

The public today calls for a approach to juveniles.

What do you think is the best reason for having different juvenile and adult correction systems? Explain your answer.

The Elizabethan established the basis for officials to take charge of vagrant and delinquent children.

Compare and contrast the juvenile and adult correctional process. Be sure to highlight and address philosophical, procedural, and programmatic similarities and differences.

During the refuge period, the first institution where delinquent, abused, and neglected children could learn good work and study habits, live in a disciplined and healthy environment, and develop character was the House of Refuge in .

Gang involvement decreased by the end of the 1990s, but has increased substantially since 2000.

Aftercare operates in a way similar to .

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. a. Requires "essentials" of due process b. Has no parent or guardian and does not receive proper care c. Child who commits an act that would be criminally prosecuted if committed by an adult d. Transfer to adult court e. State as guardian f. Parole g. Specifies "essentials" of due process h. Ceasing from criminal behavior i. Child not receiving proper care j. Depends on social expectations -Delinquent