Victimization experiences
True or False: Males were more likely to perpetrate incidents that were witnessed.
True
When was the first juvenile court established?
The first juvenile justice court was established in Cook County, Illinois in the year 1899.
What year did Congress pass the Juvenile Delinquency and Prevention Act?
1974
1 in every how many juveniles meet the criteria for mental disorders
1 out every 5
How many years is it believed it takes until someone reoffends?
3 years
What exactly is Inmate Partner Violence?
It can include physical violence, sexual abuse, stalking and psychological aggression.
What is the 5th Amendment?
The right to remain silent.
What is a relationship that is created through the leadership and guidance of a figure to the juvenile?
Mentorship. This relationship is a protective factor against delinquency which is characterized by the individual giving leadership and guidance to the juvenile.
What Percentage of all juveniles meet the criteria diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
30 percent
What is the difference between Expunging and Sealing a record
Expunging a record is destroying it while sealing a record is to make them private away from the public eye.
What does (IPV) stand for?
Inmate Partner Violence
What is the difference between juvenile courts and adult courts when it comes to their purpose?
When they were founded, for juvenile court was meant to rehabilitate while the adult court was created to punish.
What is the main purpose of early intervention?
The main purpose of early intervention is to prevent onset of delinquent behaviors and to decrease recidivism.
Mental health issues fall in line with what risk factors
KIncreased drug use, sexual behavior issues, and increased violence
true or false
If the crime is less severe, juveniles are less likely to reoffend
False
Name the types of Alternative Dispute Resolutions
- Mediation
- Settlement Conference
- Neutral Evaluation
- Arbitration
What is Parens Patriae?
Parens patriae refers to the power of state to act as a parent/guardian to protect individuals, especially children and those who cannot care for themselves. This term allows the government to intervene and make decisions.
What are some effective strategies for preventing juvenile delinquency?
Communication, attention and good parenting skills.
what are 2 of the 4 levels of traumatic exposure labels in the criminal justice system?
Minimally exposed to violence
○ Witnessed gun and non-gun-related violence.
○ Exposed to non-gun-related violence
○ Exposed to gun and non-gun-related violence
What factors in their environment can cause someone to recommit a crime?
Friends, lack of opportunities, no form of support system, and a criminal record
____, ____, and ____ are 3 types of violence that children are exposed to.
- seeing and hearing violent acts
- seeing injuries that result from violence
- being told about violence
Why does bail not apply to minors?
Juveniles go through a different process when they are arrested. Juveniles are not offered bail. They are realized to their parent or guardian who are responsible for their behavior or they are detained in the juvenile system. Bail is reserved for adults who are in prison and must take responsibility for their own behavior when released.
What is the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act?
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act is a federal law that provides grants to states that follow federal protections on the care and treatment of juveniles in the juvenile justice system.
what does CBT stand for?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
list 3 out of 6 aspects of a juvenile's life that reentry programs help with
- Education
-relationship
-work
-community
-creative
- health