The process of screening children out of the juvenile justice system without a court decision is called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
diversion
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Why has there been a resurgence of counterfeiting activity in the past decade or so?
a. The advent of computer and laser printing technology has made it possible for almost anyone to create good counterfeit money. b. With the changes made to U.S. currency, it is now easier to copy. c. First it happened in Europe, so now it is happening in the U.S. d. Because the government did not have a strong policy against counterfeiting
The Functional Family Therapy intervention is based on the finding that:
a. crime is highly concentrated and tends to run in at-risk families b. parents need to encourage all of their child’s behavior so they do not get upset or engage in crime c. kids enter the world as a blank slate and only engage in behaviors in which they are socialized d. children who grow up in troubled families rarely engage in crime
A _________ opinion agrees with the majority decision but for different reasons
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What impact do habitual offender sentencing laws have on crime rates?
a. Such sentencing laws have great effect on offenders younger than 25. b. Such sentencing laws have great effect on offenders older than 25. c. Such sentencing laws have great effect on offenders regardless of age. d. Such sentencing laws have little effect.