Exam 17: Juvenile Justice

Why is diversion such an important part of the juvenile justice system?

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

Discuss the role of the police in handling juvenile cases and how juveniles are handled differently than adults.

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

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

Maria is a 16-year-old Hispanic female from South Carolina.While high on prescription drugs,Maria beat her classmate with a brick,nearly killing her and leaving her with extensive brain damage.She has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.The judge will render a decision tomorrow on whether Maria should be tried as an adult or remain within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system.If this case remains in the juvenile system,Maria will not be tried before a jury; rather,the decision regarding her guilt and punishment will be made in a process called

Dependency is one of the four types of cases that fall under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

______ are responsible for a significant amount of delinquency in communities and also have thrived within correctional facilities.

Tyson,a 14-year-old boy,has just been adjudicated guilty in the juvenile justice system in Nebraska.This is his second offense; his first offense was dismissed.Tyson's crime involved sending threatening and lewd comments to a classmate on social media.However,Tyson feels that his comments were justified because of comments that had been directed toward him earlier in the year on social media.Tyson is among the _______ of juveniles who use their computers to bully others.

The first law pertaining to juveniles in the United States was called the Massachusetts ______ Law.

A _____ is a child who has no parent or guardian or whose parents cannot give proper care.

Which of the following is not a factor that influences how police handle a case of juvenile delinquency?

What is the youngest age at which a juvenile can be waived to adult court in the United States?

What was the focus of the U.S.Supreme Court case that marked the beginning of the "Kids Are Different" era?

Cyberbullying is a status offense.

Based on case law,to what extent should school officials be permitted to conduct strip searches on students?

______ ruled that juvenile offenders cannot be sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole (LWOP)for non-homicide crimes.

Which U.S.Supreme Court decision ruled that school officials could search students and their lockers?

Under common law,children were exempt from criminal responsibility until the age of

A ________ either has no parent or guardian or is receiving inadequate care because of the physical or mental disability of the parent.