Programs that fail to follow the "five principles of effective programs" often make recidivism rates increase.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A definition of gang that emphasized group process, without including criminal behavior is considered a _______ definition
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is considered the most important social institution in regard to socializing children?
a. Media b. Family c. Religion d. Schools
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Restorative justice advocates have successfully infiltrated every type of agency working with juveniles. 2. The separate juvenile justice system employs a large supporting staff that is unlikely to be summarily dismissed, especially in light of the restorative justice movement. 3. Revitalizing the juvenile justice system means focusing on harsher punishments and accountability for violent offenders. 4. Young offenders will likely present with a number of co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive deficits. 5. Excessive caseloads preclude meaningful interventions by an assumed well-trained staff.
Imagine you are the defense attorney from the previous case (question 1). You and your client have decided to move forward with the case, but now you have to assess a variety of things, including the likely outcome at trial; the offer presented by the prosecutor; and a defendant's possible willingness to accept a plea deal. You believe that it is in your client's best interest, after going over new evidence presented, to take the plea deal that he is offered. However, your client does not want to accept the plea deal. You have been warned already not to take "garbage cases" to trial because they may incur the wrath of the judge, and the client may be given a jury trial penalty. How do you advise your clients of this possibility? What do you say and how do you help him decide what to do?
Explain. What will be an ideal response?