Propose a potential program that could divert status offenders out of the juvenile justice system and back into the community

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answer could include discussion of programs aimed at truants, runaways, and curfew violators, or mentors for at-risk children.

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Inmates who are ______________ have a higher risk of sexual victimization in prison

a. serving a sentence for sex-related crimes b. gang affiliated c. old d. physically large

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While only one of a constellation of factors that increases a person’s potential of being a homicide victim, many researchers see _______ as a leading factor.

a. economic deprivation b. cognitive dissonance c. financial success d. significant education

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What are the key issues surrounding the importance of interpretation of higher-court decisions?

What will be an ideal response?

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The Model Penal Code would provide a defense to a conspiracy charge where a conspirator "thwarted the success of the conspiracy, under circumstances manifesting a complete and voluntary renunciation of his criminal purpose."

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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