Explain the six corollaries of gender bias and the processing of female delinquents
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should include the following points:
- Society’s disapproval of sexual activity results in discriminatory treatment of juvenile females.
- Juvenile law has long overly penalized females.
- Juvenile females are punitively processed throughout the juvenile justice system.
- The oppressive treatment of adolescent females is hidden within the juvenile justice system.
- Female status offenders are frequently found in contempt of court for violating a valid court order and then are placed in secure juvenile detention facilities.
- Early studies found that police officers, intake personnel, and judges support a sexual double standard.
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Once undocumented people have entered the U.S. or traveled beyond points of entry the _______________________ assumes jurisdiction:
a. ICE. b. USCIS. c. CBP. d. TSA.
John Braithwaite proposes a theory that is specific to white-collar crime and does not apply to other forms of criminal behavior
a. True b. False
This book emphasizes the theme of social problems versus social responsibility. Which perspective is better supported by the early biological theories of crime causation discussed in this chapter? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
The American Bar Association recommends that all felony cases reach disposition within
a. six months of arrest. c. one year of arrest. b. six months of filing. d. one year of filing.