Exam 17: Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Abroad

Crime that is carried out across the borders of two or more countries and violates the laws of those countries is called _____.

Robbery and offenses involving serious bodily harm are all examples of what type of crime?

Discuss the recent study conducted by the European Crime Prevention Network (ECPN) regarding trends in juvenile violence in European Union countries. The text indicates a problem with data collection on an international level; explain why you believe this to be the case.

The countries _____ do not have juvenile courts.

One reason to conduct cross-country studies would be to assess which countries have high and low delinquency rates.

International comparisons involve two or more _____.

In _____, violence is the second leading cause of death behind heart disease.

The ____ has the most accurate international survey of homicides.

In _____, a child of 6 can be held responsible for his or her criminal action.

For the most part, teen violence in Europe has been on the decline. ​

Explain the English Children Act, including the three main principles. Explain your view of this Act.

The number of juvenile arrests for violent offenses in Japan peaked several years ago and then began to decline. ​

____ are organized government or criminal groups that selectively kill members of opposing groups and incite fear in those groups and their supporters.

In _____, the police response to juvenile delinquency is based on a welfare approach.

In Switzerland, one year is the longest period of time that a juvenile offender can be sentenced to custody. ​

The _____ of 1908 established in England for the first time that young offenders were to be treated differently from adult offenders.

Once the police in England have charged the juvenile, a ___ hearing will be set, which differs from practices in the United states where most states refuse this right.

INTERPOL's measure of worldwide homicide is considered the most accurate source of homicide statistics. ​

In the United States, the rate of teenage drug use shows increases since 1996. ​

Burglary, motor vehicle theft, vandalism, and larceny are all examples of what type of crime?