Exam 17: Juvenile Justice

How have the conservative crime control policies implemented in the adult criminal justice system influenced juvenile justice?

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

Based on recent case law,is it appropriate that juveniles cannot receive life sentences without the chance of parole for non-homicide cases? Why or why not?

Aftercare is the juvenile equivalent of adult ________.

Devise a strategy to combat juvenile cybercrime,including cyberbullying and sexting.How you would implement your strategy?

You are a lawyer who represents juvenile offenders.In your work,you have witnessed firsthand the impact of the justice system on juveniles.You are scheduled to speak about your experiences at a graduation ceremony for police officers.Describe the ways in which juvenile offenders are treated differently than adults.Then,identify at least three factors you would change to prevent recidivism among juvenile offenders.Make a convincing case for why these changes would improve recidivism rates.

Roper v.Simmons (2005)dealt specifically with

The juvenile function of police work is concerned largely with order maintenance.

A child's behavioral history affects the disposition of a case of juvenile delinquency.

The juvenile court processing of delinquency cases typically begins with

A(n)__________ is a child who is receiving inadequate care because of some action or inaction of his or her parents.

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.Pending the judge's decision,Maria is not released to go home with her parents,but is instead held in a

Smoking cigarettes is a status offense for a 13-year-old juvenile.

A child who is not receiving proper care because of action or inaction by his or her parent is considered a(n)_____ child.

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.Crain's truancy violation,when combined with his shoplifting case,might make him a _______.

In England,the doctrine that allowed the courts to hold protective jurisdiction over all children was called

The Puritan period of juvenile justice viewed the offending child as ________.

Youth gangs pose a specific and unique set of problems for the juvenile justice system.

Most complaints against juveniles are brought by

In 1979,in the case of _________,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that a child may waive his or her right to an attorney and his or her right to remain silent.