Exam 13: The Juvenile Justice System

The first decision toextend due process rights tochildren in juvenile courts was In re Gault .

A doctrine that holds that the state has a responsibility tolook after the well-being of children and toassume the role of parent if necessary is __________________________.

A(n)____is a procedure in which juvenile court judges have the discretion totransfer a juvenile case toadult court when certain predetermined conditions regarding the seriousness of the offense and the age of the offender are met. ​

What form of child abuse occurs when the child is denied certain necessities such as shelter, food, care, and love? ​

overt acts taken by students with the goal of intimidating, harassing, or humiliating other students is known as ____________________________.

During intake, an official of the juvenile court must decide, in effect, what todowith the offender.

Define bullying. Next, explain the four elements that make-up what is referred toas "bullying."

The most common form of juvenile corrections is detention.

Convicted sex offenders are subjected toa number of lifelong legal constraints, such as residency restrictions and inclusion on registries that make it difficult tofind employment. For the most part, these conditions are the same for both juvenile sex offenders and adult sex offenders. As a state senator, you currently represent a state that is contemplating whether or not tocreate a law that would require juveniles convicted of sex crimes, including "sexting" nude pictures of themselves toother juveniles, toregister as sex offenders for the rest of their lives. You have heard the arguments by both sides and still remain unsure. You are currently the only remaining vote, with your vote being the ultimate tie breaker. How will you vote and why?

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Fifth Amendment ' s double jeopardy clause prevents a juvenile from being tried in adult court for a crime that has already been adjudicated in a juvenile court? ​

Describe the one variable that always correlates highly with juvenile crime rates.

Describe the child-saving movement and its relationship tothe doctrine of parens patriae .

A(n)____       usually contains information concerning the respondent's family background, the facts surrounding the delinquent act, and interviews with social workers, teachers, and other important figures in the child's life.

Dealing small amounts of heroin is considered a status offense for those under the age of eighteen.

A(n)____   is the formal document outlining the charges against the juvenile.