New Zealand’s youth justice has been a model for other jurisdictions worldwide. From approximately 1990 to 2010, New Zealand dealt with most youth offenders—nearly 80% of apprehensions—through diversion rather than prosecution. In brief, list the type of justice New Zealand focuses on and whether or not a social emphasis is present in the model of justice.

What will be an ideal response?


The New Zealand youth justice model emphasizes diversion and family involvement, both providing a social emphasis that is guided by restorative justice principles.

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Which group found that there are two justice systems at work in their state’s court; “one for whites, and a very different one for minorities and the poor”?

a. Christopher Commission b. New York State Judicial Commission on Minorities c. Warren Commission d. Rodney King Commission

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Effective tactics are those that have proven over time to achieve the results they are designed to achieve

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Before police begin an interrogation, what activities are paramount?

What will be an ideal response?

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Interest groups gave the victims' rights movement a voice. For example, ________ Against Drunk Driving led a national anti-drunk driving movement to protect victims of drunk driving

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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