In the context of the juvenile justice system, the short-term secure confinement of a juvenile for the protection of the juvenile or for the protection of society is referred to as ________.
A. commitment
B. detention
C. a disposition
D. an indictment
E. a conviction
Answer: B
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a. Agency surrender b. Agency capture c. Agency engagement d. Agency independence
The PSI process typically begins with an interview with the __________
a. victim(s) b. sentencing judge c. offender d. probation officer
Match the key words or phrases with the associated phrase
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Basic security equipment includes
a. locks. b. lights. c. dogs d. a and b