Juveniles who determine they cannot live up to middle-class norms often seek out others like themselves and form what Cohen called a delinquent:
A. gang.
B. organization.
C. subculture.
D. counter-culture.
C. subculture.
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In the context of the American juvenile justice system, which of the following is true of a predisposition report?
A. It usually contains information concerning a respondent's family background. B. It outlines the charges brought against a juvenile offender. C. It includes a list of similar cases on which the judge can base his or her decision. D. It usually includes a list of detention centers to which a juvenile offender can be transferred.
Which term refers to the protection of rights of the individual?
A. due process B. crime control C. criminal defenses D. due process of law
UCR data is compiled by the _____ from police department reports
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).