Juvenile/Adult Justice Systems
Crime in California
The Cost of Crime
100
What juvenile age group has had the most arrests in the past 5 years? A) 10-11 B) 12-14 C) 15-17 D) 29-50
C
100
Since 1980, has the crime rate increased or declined?
Declined
100
How much does it cost to incarcerate one inmate?
Around $42,000
200
What gender has the greater amount of representation in CA correctional facilities?
Men
200
What is the cause of over 28% of violent crimes in CA?
Drugs and Alcohol
200
How much money does CA spend on corrections?
13 billion
300
What type of crime is most prevelant in the juvenile justice system? A) Felony B) Misdemeanor C)Status Offences
B
300
Why did the budget for Corrections increase?
Most of the increase in spending in criminal justice programs is due to increases in salary costs, as well as courtordered mandates to improve parts of the prison system, such as medical care. The prison inmate population grew at an average annual rate of 2 percent over this period.
400
Is California above or below the nation incarceration rate average?
Below