A ____________ offender is a juvenile who has committed
an act that is considered unacceptable for a child, such as truancy or running
away from home, but that would not be a crime if committed by an adult.
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A.
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minor
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B.
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situational
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C.
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status
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D.
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adolescent
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Due to the rising U.S. health costs, the increasing number of ________
offenders may become a major problem for corrections within the next decade.
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A.
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sex
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B.
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HIV/AIDS infected
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C.
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elderly
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D.
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situational
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During which period of juvenile corrections did reformers urge the
creation of institutions where delinquent, abused, and neglected children could
learn good work and study habits, live in a disciplined and healthy
environment, and develop “character?”
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A.
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Puritan period
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B.
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Juvenile Court period
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C.
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Juvenile Rights period
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D.
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Refuge period
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Mental illness is more likely among offenders convicted of
____________offenses and less likely among those convicted of _____________
offenses.
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A.
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drug; violent
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B.
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violent; drug
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C.
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drug; property
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D.
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property; drug
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Rates of HIV infection are higher in __________ prisoners.
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A.
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adult male
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B.
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juvenile female
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C.
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adult female
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D.
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juvenile male
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The first decision made in juvenile court is whether or not to file a petition
of juvenile jurisdiction. However, nearly ________ of the referrals to juvenile
court do not result in a petition.
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A.
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2/3
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B.
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1/3
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C.
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1/2
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D.
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1/5
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The term ____________ refers to services provided to juveniles after
they have been placed—removed from their home and put under some form of
custodial supervision.
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A.
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aftercare
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B.
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diversion
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C.
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waiver
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D.
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aversion
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Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the essentials of
due process for juvenile offenders, including right to counsel, formal hearing,
and cross-examination?
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A.
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In Re Gault
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B.
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In Re Winship
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C.
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Breed v. Jones
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D.
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Bell v. Abney
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____________ is a juvenile court procedure in which a case is either
dropped or referred to programs dealing with the delinquent’s educational,
mental health, or social needs.
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A.
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Aftercare
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B.
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Diversion
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C.
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Waiver
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D.
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Aversion
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______________ is the best predictor of future criminal behavior and
recidivism for juvenile offenders.
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A.
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Parental involvement
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B.
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Psychological analysis
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C.
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Treatment completion
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D.
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An offender’s age
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