In most states, the juvenile justice system identifies six categories of juveniles. List and define three of these six categories.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should include discussion of three of the following:
? Delinquent children—those who violate the criminal law.
? Undisciplined children—those beyond parental control, as shown by their refusal to obey legitimate authorities such as school officials and teachers.
? Dependent children—typically those without parents or guardians to care for them.
? Neglected children—those who do not receive proper care from their parents or guardians.
? Abused children—those who suffer physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse at the hands of their custodians.
? Status offenders—children who violate laws written only for them.
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What are the three elements of the Routine Activities Theory? Give an example of a situation that could lead to victimization.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Descriptive language in reporting terrorism has remained largely unchanged. 2. Tabloid approaches to the media allow for accurate reporting of terrorist incidents. 3. The state-regulated press has been successful in ending publicity enjoyed by terrorists. 4. The reporting of terrorist incidents in the “new media” is easily regulated. 5. Groups like Hezbollah do not intentionally seek media attention.
Like the family, schools, organized religion, the media, and the law, criminal justice is a(n)
A. subtle social control. B. private response to crime. C. institution of social control. D. informal method of social control.
Non-deadly force is permitted when
a. deadly force won't work b. robbing from a homeowner c. evicting a trespasser d. using public property, such as a park