Juvenile Incarceration
Before the revolution, children were accountable as...?
Adults
What percent of youth that enter the system have a mental health, sensory, or learning disability?
70%
What is the "poorest" city in NJ?
Camden
Name a city that is a food desert.
Trenton, Passaic, Camden, New Brunswick, Paterson, Newark, Plainfield, Burlington, Perth Amboy, Asbury Park (see list of 50+; more answers)
True or False. The gun death rate in New Jersey is significantly lower than the US average
True
Who incarcerates more juveniles than any where in the world?
America/USA/The US
Which generation has the greatest amount of people that struggle with mental health?
Gen Z (Generation Z)/ "My" generation
What is the richest city in NJ?
Short Hills
What town is the closest supermarket in from Trenton?
Ewing or Hamilton
True or False. 2023 seen the fewest gun violence incidents in New Jersey in 15 years.
True
Youth arrests have
a. increased
b. decreased
since the 90s
b. decreased
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
What racial group has the highest amount of homeownership in NJ?
White
What do food deserts contribute to?
Heart disease, diabetes, or poor/bad diets
Firearms are NOT amongst the top 10 cause of death among children in NJ
False, 6th leading cause
At what age is the brain considered fully developed?
Age 25
Name a law that protects people with disabilities.
IDEA, Section 504
What racial group has the lowest amount of homeownership in NJ?
Black
What city is ranked as the #1 food desert in NJ?
Camden
What counties had the highest gun homicide rates in 2022?
Essex and Camden
What does YAP stand for?
Youth Advocate Program
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Plan
Which racial group has the highest poverty rate?
Latino/Hispanic
What population experiences twice as much food insecurity when compared to general population?
The Incarcerated population, Inmates, Residents, Anyone in jail or prison
What counties in NJ had the highest suicide rates in 2022?
Burlington and Ocean