Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. To produce a profile of a young person’s current and past situation and measure his or her level of risk of offending or reoffending is an objective of risk assessment.
2. Preschool enrichment programs have not been found to be an effective means of helping children develop in a positive manner and avoid involvement in delinquency.
3. If a strong relationship develops between a young person and a mentor, it serves as a prosocial reinforcement that may increase self-esteem and confidence and help youth succeed in conventional ways.
4. Prevention programs are focused on changing juveniles’ behavior after they have already engaged in an act of delinquency.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False

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