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Discuss the concept of Parens Patriae.

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The supervision of juveniles who are released from correctional institutions so that they can make an optimal adjustment to community living is called ____________________.

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Instead of being arrested juveniles are taken into ___________________.

Describe the significance of probation in relation to juveniles.

Edward is 16 years old. He was sentenced to a juvenile facility for possession of marijuana and for armed robbery. He is a habitual offender who previously violated his probation and was thrown out of his residential program. -Shortly after his release from the residential facility, Edward is arrested for an armed robbery. This time he caused injury to his victim. Though he is still 16, the prosecutor believes that Edward poses a threat to the community. Edward's public defender believes he should still be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile courts. In the state that Edward resides an armed robbery is automatically transferrable to the adult court. This type of transfer is referred to as a/an:

Why do some states incarcerate juveniles at a much higher rate than others?

Plea bargaining may only be used with adult offenders.

Compare and contrast the juvenile system to the adult system.

The majority of incarcerated youths are charged with:

Jessica is 15 years old. She is always fighting with her parents over her behavior and her choice of friends. She is failing all her classes because she continually skips school. She has also run away from her house 3 separate times. Her parents do not know what to do with her as they unable to manage her behavior and she was recently brought into custody for stealing a car. -Which of Jessica's behavior is considered a delinquent act?

Juveniles and adults can be placed in pretrial facilities.

Research shows that public opinion on community corrections for juveniles remains positive.

Discuss what aftercare consists of in the juvenile justice system.

What is the equivalent of parole in the adult criminal justice system?

Probation and other forms of treatment for juvenile offenders emphasize:

Age determines the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, but age does not affect the jurisdiction of the adult court.

Jessica is 15 years old. She is always fighting with her parents over her behavior and her choice of friends. She is failing all her classes because she continually skips school. She has also run away from her house 3 separate times. Her parents do not know what to do with her as they unable to manage her behavior and she was recently brought into custody for stealing a car. -Which of the following of Jessica's behavior is considered a status offense?

The juvenile and the adult court use proof beyond a reasonable doubt as the standard for evidence.

In the 1800's, what types of facilities were created to teach juvenile offenders traditional values?

Juvenile records are generally ____________________ when the age of majority is reached.