Question 1

One of the most important groups of professionals that work with juveniles is

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile probation officers. 
B)  teachers. 
C)  law enforcement officers. 
D)  psychologists.

Question 2

Underage drinking is a serious status offense because

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol is a drug. 
B)  underage drinkers are more likely to become violent offenders. 
C)  persons under the influence of alcohol are more likely to commit other offenses.

Question 3

The Internet has greatly contributed to child pornography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "one-pot" jurisdictional approach includes

Accepted Answer

A)  poor children as well as children who commit crimes. 
B)  delinquent children as well as those who are abused or neglected. 
C)  status offenders as well as youths who commit serious crimes. 
D)  all of the other choices. 
E)  none of the other choices.

Question 5

The AMBER Alert plan was created after the murder of Amber Hagerman,a 9-year-old girl who was abducted from her home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_______________ includes failing to provide proper care and attention to a child's needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ includes failing to provide proper care...

Question 7

Criteria that should be met before an AMBER Alert is sent include that law enforcement should

Accepted Answer

A)  confirm that a child age 21 or under has been abducted. 
B)  confirm that the abduction occurred in one of the 31 states that have AMBER Alert plans. 
C)  confirm that the child has been missing for at least 12 hours. 
D)  believe that the child is in danger of serious bodily harm. 
E)  all of the other choices.

Question 8

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-the juvenile justice system guided by the idea that the best interests of the youth is the main consideration

Accepted Answer

A) child welfare model 
B) AMBER Alert 
C) decriminalization 
D) raves 
E) 8% problem
F)G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
G)truancy
H)diversion
I)osteogenesis imperfecta
J)status offenses
K)D.A.R.E.
L)street justice

Question 9

Truancy is the most visible indicator of a possible future victim or involvement in criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The doctrine of allowing the state to become a substitute parent where a child has been abandoned,neglected,or dependent is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  nolo contendere. 
B)  nolle prosequi. 
C)  parens patriae. 
D)  lex talionis. 
E)  mala in se.

Question 11

In 75 percent of the states,the legal age,under which a child is considered a juvenile,is

Accepted Answer

A)  15. 
B)  16. 
C)  18. 
D)  20. 
E)  21.

Question 12

Interviewing juveniles in custody follows the same procedures and requirements used with adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-making status offenses noncriminal matters

Accepted Answer

A) child welfare model 
B) AMBER Alert 
C) decriminalization 
D) raves 
E) 8% problem
F)G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
G)truancy
H)diversion
I)osteogenesis imperfecta
J)status offenses
K)D.A.R.E.
L)street justice

Question 14

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-a widely used school-based educational program in the fight against the influence of drugs,alcohol,and tobacco on children and young adults

Accepted Answer

A) child welfare model 
B) AMBER Alert 
C) decriminalization 
D) raves 
E) 8% problem
F)G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
G)truancy
H)diversion
I)osteogenesis imperfecta
J)status offenses
K)D.A.R.E.
L)street justice

Question 15

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-when a police officer refers youths to a community agency

Accepted Answer

A) child welfare model 
B) AMBER Alert 
C) decriminalization 
D) raves 
E) 8% problem
F)G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
G)truancy
H)diversion
I)osteogenesis imperfecta
J)status offenses
K)D.A.R.E.
L)street justice

Question 16

Of the 80 to 90 percent of children under age 18 who commit some offense for which they could be arrested,about ______ percent are apprehended.

Accepted Answer

A)  83 
B)  63 
C)  43 
D)  23 
E)  3

Question 17

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-a broad term that encompasses all variations of abuse and neglect

Accepted Answer

A) child welfare model 
B) AMBER Alert 
C) decriminalization 
D) raves 
E) 8% problem
F)G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
G)truancy
H)diversion
I)osteogenesis imperfecta
J)status offenses
K)D.A.R.E.
L)street justice
M) child maltreatment

Question 18

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-violations of the law applying only to those under legal age,such as drinking alcoholic beverages,smoking cigarettes,and truancy

Accepted Answer

A) child welfare model 
B) AMBER Alert 
C) decriminalization 
D) raves 
E) 8% problem
F)G.R.E.A.T.m.child maltreatment
G)truancy
H)diversion
I)osteogenesis imperfecta
J)status offenses
K)D.A.R.E.
L)street justice

Question 19

The North Miami Beach Police Department's PET project is aimed at combating the problems associated with juvenile and animal violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Police officers who deal with juveniles

Accepted Answer

A)  may release the child without making an official record. 
B)  may release the child but must make an official record of the contact. 
C)  must refer the case directly to the court. 
D)  must write up a field report to juvenile authorities. 
E)  must turn the youth over to juvenile authorities immediately.

Exam 11: Responding To Children And Juveniles: Our Nation’s Future

One of the most important groups of professionals that work with juveniles is

Underage drinking is a serious status offense because

The Internet has greatly contributed to child pornography.

The "one-pot" jurisdictional approach includes

The AMBER Alert plan was created after the murder of Amber Hagerman,a 9-year-old girl who was abducted from her home.

_______________ includes failing to provide proper care and attention to a child's needs.

Criteria that should be met before an AMBER Alert is sent include that law enforcement should

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -the juvenile justice system guided by the idea that the best interests of the youth is the main consideration

Truancy is the most visible indicator of a possible future victim or involvement in criminal activity.

The doctrine of allowing the state to become a substitute parent where a child has been abandoned,neglected,or dependent is known as

In 75 percent of the states,the legal age,under which a child is considered a juvenile,is

Interviewing juveniles in custody follows the same procedures and requirements used with adults.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -making status offenses noncriminal matters

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a widely used school-based educational program in the fight against the influence of drugs,alcohol,and tobacco on children and young adults

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -when a police officer refers youths to a community agency

Of the 80 to 90 percent of children under age 18 who commit some offense for which they could be arrested,about ______ percent are apprehended.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a broad term that encompasses all variations of abuse and neglect

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -violations of the law applying only to those under legal age,such as drinking alcoholic beverages,smoking cigarettes,and truancy

The North Miami Beach Police Department's PET project is aimed at combating the problems associated with juvenile and animal violence.

Police officers who deal with juveniles