Introduction
What is the main goal of juvenile corrections?
The main goal is rehabilitation, not punishment.
What is a status offense?
A status offense is an act that is only a crime because the offender is under
When did the juvenile courts begin in the United States?
1899
What can happen to a juvenile instead of staying in juvenile court?
A juvenile can be transferred to adult criminal court.
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Who is considered a juvenile in the justice system?
Anyone under the age of 18.
Give one example of a status offense.
Missing school excessively, underage drinking, or running away.
What was the original purpose of juvenile courts?
To rehabilitate youth and treat them differently from adults.
When did transfer laws allowing juveniles to be tried as adults expand?
In the 1990s.
What is the third planet from the Sun?
Earth
How are juveniles treated differently from adults in the justice system?
Juveniles are handled in a separate system focused more on rehabilitation.
Between what years did juvenile violent crime increase?
From 1988 to 1994
What does parens patriae mean in the juvenile justice system?
It allows the state to act as a parent to juveniles.
Who may decide whether a juvenile should be tried as an adult?
A judge may decide on a case-by-case basis.
What is the 4th plane from the sun?
Mars
What debate exists about juveniles in the justice system?
There is debate over whether juveniles should be treated like adults for certain crimes.
How did access to weapons affect juvenile violence?
Increased access to guns made violent acts more deadly.
Why did reform movements push for due process rights in juvenile courts?
Because parens patriae often led to unfair treatment of juveniles.
What must the court believe before transferring a juvenile to adult court?
The court must believe the juvenile committed the crime.
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What is one major challenge of the juvenile justice system discussed in this chapter?
The system lacks consistency over time while dealing with juvenile crime and modern challenges.
What combination of factors contributed to the rise in juvenile violent crime during this period?
Gang expansion, increased access to guns, and the emergence of crack cocaine, which can lead to violent behavior.
How did policies toward juvenile offenders change in the 1990s and what recent trend has occurred since then?
In the 1990s, fear of youth crime led to harsher, punitive policies and more juveniles being tried as adults; recently, this trend has slowed.
Why do experts argue that transferring juveniles to adult court does not solve long-term juvenile crime problems?
Because it does not effectively reduce future crime or address the causes of juvenile offending.
Was Mr fusi sleeping on the bus
YES