One key reform the JJDPA legislation put forth includes the __________ ofstatus offenders. Subject to certain exceptions, status offenders cannot beheld in secure detention or confinement. Such offenders should receivetreatment and services

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


De-institutionalization

Criminal Justice

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William Black developed his control fraud theory specifically out of his engagement in the S & L debacle of the 1980s

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

Mothers Against Drunk Driving studied victim impact statements (VIS) and identified which of the following problem(s):

a. Indifferent forms, multiple forms, using the VIS as a document for restitution, limited explanation and instructions and limited use of the forms for juveniles. b. The forms in use were appropriate for use by victims. c. There were no differences between the VIS and the witness form. d. Much of the information provided by the victim was related to revictimization

Criminal Justice

The ____________________ is the proceeding in which the court decides on the most appropriate treatment for a delinquent.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Criminal Justice

Act for this age group has been increasingly criminalized recently due to mandatory arrest statutes.

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice