Describe how the rights of victims of juvenile crime have changed over time.

What will be an ideal response?


Example should indicate that initially, victims’ rights applied only to adult crimes. The juvenile justice system operated by preserving the privacy of the juvenile. Over time, there was a change in philosophy to make juveniles take responsibility for their crimes. States now extend the same victim rights to juvenile-perpetrated offenses, although the language may differ.

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Which of the following is an example of a prespecified constraint?

a) depression in mother b) language deficit at age 18 months c) poverty d) all of the above

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Before research may be conducted on children, what must happen?

A) Written parental consent must be given B) Oral parental consent must be given C) Assent by the child involved must be given D) None of the above

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Stepchildren are overrepresented in cases of familicide

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You are a police community resource officer and have been asked to attend a community wide meeting where you will discuss crime prevention towards victims of check fraud. Before you go, you must prepare for what areas of discussion you would mention in

an effort to deter this crime from occurring. List these items. What will be an ideal response?

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