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100
The individuals responsible for maintaining order in juvenile correctional facilities.
Who are corrections officers?
100
They may arrest you, if you break the law.
Who are police officers?
100
After the Judge hears all the evidence, or hears the agreement reached, he or she decides what will happen to the child. The Judge makes the decision based on what is best for your child AND ____.
What is the public.
100
18.42 years old.
What is the average age of a JJC resident?
100
If your child is arrested, the law requires that a police officer or a JCCO contact ________without delay. This must be done before questioning the minor about the alleged crime.
What is the parent and/or guardian.
200
The individuals responsible for providing educational instruction to juveniles in the JJC.
Who are teachers?
200
This person decides your punishment in a court of law.
Who is a Judge?
200
Appeals for juvenile court can be made either after the court issues an adjudication or a disposition order, but must be filed with the Superior Court within ___days of the entry of the order.
What is five days.
200
18 months.
What is the average length of stay for a JJC resident?
200
There are three things that can happen to your child after being arrested: Unconditional Release-this means that your child is allowed to leave, usually upon the promise that he or she will come to court on the date that has been scheduled. Conditional Release-this means that your child must remain in some specific place until the court date-like your home, a group home, emergency shelter, foster care placement or some other care arrangement. and???????????
What is Detention-this means that the child will be placed in a juvenile jail or other detention facility.
300
The individuals who help juveniles work through their problems, while they are in the JJC.
Who are social workers?
300
A Judge may sentence a person to this community supervision status instead of incaceration.
What is probation?
300
What are the two options for a plea at a juvenile court hearing.
What is admit or deny.
300
11 years old
What is the youngest age of commitment to JJC?
300
61% of all violent crimes by juveniles occur on these.
What are school days?
400
The individuals responsible for helping juveniles overcome thier substance abuse issues.
Who are substance abuse counselors?
400
These individuals are responsible for supervising juveniles after they leave the JJC.
Who are probation or parole officers?
400
A court hearing must occur where the judge will decide whether continued detention is needed until the date of trial, or the child can be released (either conditionally or unconditionally) until then. This is called a __________
What is a detention hearing.
400
In 2016, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. made an estimated 856,130 arrests of persons under age 18, ___% (within ten wins) less than the number of arrests in 2007.
What is 58%.
400
On average, over the last 25 years juveniles were involved in this percentage of serious violent victimizations annually - within ten wins.
What is 25%?
500
The individuals in charge of JJC secure facilities and community programs.
Who are superintendents?
500
Who is the one person that can prevent you from getting into trouble with the law?
Who is MYSELF?
500
Within ____hours of a detention, a court hearing must occur where the judge will decide whether continued detention is needed until the date of trial, or the child can be released (either conditionally or unconditionally) until then. This is called a Detention Hearing.
What is 48.
500
300
What is the average number of juveniles on probation supervision with JJC, on any given day.
500
57,190
What is the estimated number of young people held in juvenile justice facilities, on any given day in the U.S.?