The process of screening children out of the juvenile justice system without a court decision is called __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Prior to the 1960s, parties had to allege fault in a civil suit to dissolve the marriage: These allegations were called:

A. Sanctions. B. Adultery. C. Habitual drunkenness. D. Grounds.

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The fundamental theme of this textbook is that girls and women who get caught up in throes of the justice system have often been subjected to various forms of:

a. Discrimination. b. Exploitation. c. Criminalization starting early childhood. d. All of the above

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What do we know about the link between pornography and violence?

a. It is common for serial killers to collect and watch violent pornography. b. Nations that consume the highest levels of pornography also have extremely high rape rates. c. It is not certain whether pornography leads to sexual violence or whether people predisposed to sexual violence are drawn to pornography. d. All of the above.

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According to self-report records, delinquency is:

a. more common among the wealthy b. almost universal when drugs are involved c. typically not acknowledged by youth d. prevalent only in isolated sectors of society

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