Exam 17: Juvenile Justice

Will is a 15 year-old boy who was just arrested for truancy and shoplifting.  He has never been in trouble before.  He participated in the crime due to peer pressure from his friends who made fun of him for being "too good."  Will's parents are terrified that his poor decision making will ruin his future. It was found that part of Will's motivation to act out was the result of receiving inadequate care at home, therefore Will is considered by the court to be a(n):

Unlike regular police officers, juvenile officers exercise little discretion in processing offenders.

Maria is a 16 year-old Hispanic female from South Carolina who has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill.  Maria used a baseball bat to beat a classmate close to death leaving the victim with brain damage.  The judge will render her decision tomorrow if Maria should be tried as an adult or if the case should stay within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system.  Currently, Maria is being held in an institution until an appropriate decision can be made. Maria did not go to adult court because rather than a jury trial, the decision regarding her guilt and punishment occurred in a process called

Why is diversion such an important part of the juvenile justice system?  Why would members of society have concerns with its use?

Drug use among juveniles has no negative impact on crime.

Only a small percentage of juvenile arrests are for homicide.

During the ______ period, the focus of reformers was on the children of immigrants.

Under the doctrine of ______, which held the king to be the father of the realm, the chancery courts exercised protective jurisdiction over all children, particularly those involved  in questions of dependency, neglect, and property.

____ is the juvenile equivalent of adult parole.

_____ is the transmission of sexually explicit information over the Internet.

Will is a 15 year-old boy who was just arrested for truancy and shoplifting.  He has never been in trouble before.  He participated in the crime due to peer pressure from his friends who made fun of him for being "too good."  Will's parents are terrified that his poor decision making will ruin his future. Will's case will most likely begin with a referral in the form of a(n)

A child who committed an act that if committed by an adult would be criminal is considered a(n)______.

Parens patriae refers to the state as parent.

Devise a strategy to combat juvenile bullying in regard to cybercrime, including sexting, and how you would implement such a program.

Which is not one of the main concepts of juvenile justice?

The doctrine of _______ means the state is the parent and guardian of all citizens who are unable to protect themselves.

The epidemic of youth violence in the United States occurred simultaneously with an increase in drug arrests.

A juvenile cannot waive his or her right to counsel or protection against self-incrimination.

The Supreme Court ruled in Graham v. Florida (2010)that executions are unconstitutional for crimes committed by those younger than 18 years of age.

What does the acronym "CRIPS" mean?