Final Test Juvenile Justice
The first juvenile court ushered in a separate justice system for juveniles over _________. 110 years ago 200 years ago 50 years ago 25 years ago
110 years ago
The Blueprint reports that the number of minors nationwide being prosecuted in adult courts is __________. 210,000 300,000 100,000 50,000
210,000
Since its inception, the National Partnership for Juvenile Services has made significant contributions in training and technical assistance nationwide to the tune of over: one million hours 300,000 hours 500,000 hours 100,000 hours
300,000
Community-based treatment and interventions: a. cost significantly less than secure confinement b. cost considerably more than secure confinement c. are the most effective treatment for delinquency d. are the most appropriate treatment for delinquency
A
Placing bars on windows, installing alarms, and/or locks on doors are examples of: a. mechanical prevention b. primary prevention c. tertiary prevention d. divisional prevention
A
According to the text, a program that has proven to be ineffective in reducing gun violence is the: a. use of uniformed officers in hot spots b. gun buyback program c. criminal background checks d. random gun registration checks
B
Juvenile indigent defense: a. primarily serves vulnerable youth who take drugs b. safeguards procedural rights of youth c. is not socially significant d. gives first priority to uneducated youth
B
Of the following, which is NOT considered a prevention/intervention strategy by the National School Safety Center for dealing with gangs? a. crisis management b. immediate detention placement c. community involvement d. behavior codes
B
Concerning the toughened juvenile sanctions of the 1970s, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. the rehabilitative model came under attack b. the rehabilitative model poorly implemented its programs c. there was too much focus on punishment d. the public lost faith in the concept of treatment and rehabilitation
C
Primary prevention efforts are usually directed toward: a. punitive factors b. mechanical factors c. risk factors d. protective factors
C
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) targets ________. a. high school students b. middle school students c. kindergartner/elementary school students d. school dropouts
C
Regarding the juvenile justice system the U.S. has begun to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. act on the research and turn away from failed approaches b. put "the brakes" on criminalization c. invest in more upper management personnel d. recognize the limits of incarceration
C
The Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice does NOT: a. serve as a consultative body established in 2004 b. oversee provisions required by the JJJDP c. consist of 48 appointed representatives d. focus on progress of juvenile justice
C
The ___________ approach is consistent with the public health model. a. numerator b. preventive c. denominator d. mechanical
C
Which of the following addresses the multiple aspects of serious antisocial behavior in adolescents across key settings in which the youth live, work, and play? a. LifeSkills® Training (LST) b. Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) c. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) d. Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
C
According to the text, the key component in the success of Project H.E.L.P. has been _______ involvement. a. volunteer b. school c. juvenile court d. parental
D
In the late 1960s the most promising method of dealing with delinquency was believed to be: a. incarceration b. reaction c. parental d. prevention
D
Social workers are involved in community supervision programs: a. for community based diversion programs b. for in school based counseling programs c. for direct counseling with juveniles d. to use a single approach
D
The FACJJ states the most critical issues confronting the juvenile justice system includes: a. the deinstitutionalization of status offenders b. detention reform c. effectiveness of legal counsel d. impact of mentors
D
The National Partnership for Juvenile Services was developed to: a. minimize duplication and maximize resources b. provide results oriented training c. decrease technical assistance d. unite under one operating structure
D
The ____________ approach focuses on individuals and symptoms. a. denominator b. mechanical c. reaction d. numerator
D
Which of the following statements concerning the public's attitude toward juvenile justice reform is FALSE? a. the public favors keeping nonviolent juvenile in small, residential facilities in their own communities b. the public supports redirecting governments funds from incarceration to education and job training c. the public views treatment as more effective in rehabilitation than incarceration d. the public believes that all youth are treated fairly and equally
D
Confinement, as indicated by research, is the most effective treatment for delinquency.
False
Gun buyback programs have proven to be effective in decreasing gun violence.
False
Risk and protective factors are clear indicators of a youth's likelihood to engage in delinquent activities.
False
Evidence supports treating youths like youths, not adults.
True
In excess of 3 million youth and young adults in the U.S. are unemployed nor attending school.
True
In some cases, youths' experiences in the juvenile justice system exacerbates the antisocial tendencies.
True
Net widening is considered a serious issue as it depletes system resources and impedes proper intervention with appropriate youth.
True
Punitive prevention is aligned with secondary prevention.
True
True reform addresses not just the juvenile justice system, but engages those whom youths encounter with on a daily basis.
True
he best reentry program begins while the youth is still confined.
True
The following principles have been identified by the OJJDP for preventing delinquent conduct and reducing serious, violent and chronic delinquency EXCEPT: strengthen families to instill moral values and provide guidance and support to children allow children to try and work out their own issues and not intervene immediately when delinquent behavior occurs identify and control the small segment of serious, violent and chronic juvenile offenders support core social institutions such as schools, religious institutions and other community organizations to alleviate risk factors for youth
allow children to try and work out their own issues and not intervene immediately when delinquent behavior occurs
Community-based programs include a range of approaches that include all of the following EXCEPT: intensive supervision restitution diversion home confinement
diversion
The Incredible Years Series (IYS) seeks to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT: teach a social learning model emphasize the importance of family features one singular and developmentally based curricula for parents, teacher, and children to change parents' or teachers' behaviors so that the children's social interactions can be altered
features one singular and developmentally based curricula for parents, teacher, and children
All of the following programs have been deemed ineffective in reducing delinquency and violence EXCEPT: "scared straight" programs military-style correctional boot camps functional family therapy summer jobs or subsidized work programs for at-risk youth
functional family therapy
Alternative schools help at-risk children meet their early developmental needs in all of the following major roles EXCEPT: learner group focus not individualized citizen producer
group focus not individualized
Collectively, the nation has begun to do all of the following in regards to where juvenile justice stands today EXCEPT: recognize the limits of incarceration turn away from failed approaches increase criminalization of juveniles invest in proven alternatives
increase criminalization of juveniles
The best reentry programs have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: ones that immediately begin when the youth is released ones that coordinate between multiple government agencies and nonprofit providers ones that place young people in programs that transition them from school to work force ones that place young people in programs where they develop skills and begin to accept adult roles
ones that immediately begin when the youth is released
Best practices in truancy prevention are identified by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: singular approach collaberation use of meaningful sanctions and incentives family involvement
singular approach
