Jack, a 14-year-old male, was just caught stealing a car stereo from his neighbor’s car by police. Briefly describe the process of how Jack will be moved through the juvenile justice system.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer will be an application of the juvenile justice process in this specific case and should mention at a minimum: intake, detention, adjudication, diversion, and disposition.
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In the new juvenile court, the judge ideally was to be:
a. a wise and kind parent b. a punitive disciplinarian c. a preserver of constitutional rights and liberties d. a disinterested trier of fact
Which statement is true about serial killers?
a. Serial killers commit a high proportion of the total number of murders each year. b. Experts agree that there are no universal causes of these serial killer behaviors. c. Public fascination with serial killers has steadily decreased since the case of the Gainesville Ripper. d. They typically kill a large number of victims at once.
Which of the following would not be considered an individual risk factor?
a. Jack has ready access to weapons b. Jill's antisocial behavior began at an early age c. It was reported Jack has poor cognitive development d. Jill is considered to have low behavioral inhibition
In Islamic Law, punishments are prescribed in the Qur'an and are often harsh, with an emphasis on corporal and capital punishment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false