The Legal environment
Throughout the first half of the twentieth century the US Supreme Court were what when it came to juvenile justice?
Hands off
Why was the 1968 Crime Control Act passed?
Crime was rising fast in the late '60s, so Congress gave departments money and tech to modernize.
What must police do before questioning kids, according to most laws?
Police must tell kids their Miranda rights before questioning them.
What country is Stonehenge located?
England
n re Winship led to allegations of delinquency today must be established beyond a reasonable doubt, but most jurisdictions choose ______ method for deliquincy proceedings.?
Burden of proof
What did the JJDP Act of 1974 do?
It gave federal grants to cities and states to improve how they handled juvenile cases.
Under what condition can kids give up their rights and talk to police?
Kids can give up their rights only if they truly understand what it means.
Who was the 5th president of the US
Jame monroe
Can you receive capital punishment while you are underaged?
What were the two rules for states to get those federal grants?
1. Keep kids away from adult prisoners (sight and sound).
2. Move minor offenders out of institutions and into foster homes or the community.
What happened when a school principal searched a girl’s purse and found drugs?
The case went to court, leading to a Supreme Court decision.
What is the capital of Oregon?
Salem
What is the 5th amendment?
Double Jeopardy cannot be tried twice for the same crime
What changed in 1980, and did states follow the new rule?
States were told they had to build totally separate jails for kids. By 1984, nearly half of the states had failed to do it.
What did the Supreme Court decide about searches of students in schools?
The Supreme Court said schools can search students only if they have a good reason.
Who is the mayor of New York?
Zohran Mamdani
What is the 14th amendment in this context?
What is the main thing the 2003 Protect Act created?
The AMBER Alert, which helps the police and community find kidnapped children quickly.
How might kids respond differently from adults when questioned by police, according to the Court?
The Court said kids may feel they must answer police questions even if adults would not.
What is 27 times 12 ?
324