In the context of the juvenile justice system, the term parens patriae means ________.

A. state as parent
B. bad parent
C. proper parent
D. parent's right
E. child's parent


Answer: A

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Fingerprint recognition systems are one method of altering gun designs

a. True b. False

Criminal Justice

Why is a personal services contract so different than a contract for a product?

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

If the care a child receives fails _____, the state may take action to remove a child from the home and place her/him in a less threatening environment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

Offenders are fingerprinted and booked into the jail before arrest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Criminal Justice