Describe which types of programs for youth are most effective in reducing delinquent behavior

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may vary but should focus on behavior interventions, in which offenders learn to replace delinquent behavior through prosocial modeling and reinforcement. These include structured social programs teaching new skills and reinforcing behavior and attitudes; cognitive behavioral programs; and family-based interventions.

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a. True b. False

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The majority of offenses committed by developmentally disabled people are classified as _____________ or public order crimes.

A. sex B. property C. violent D. drug

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The reporting accuracy of self-report studies is impacted by:

a. the "missing cases" phenomenon. c. the "small cohort" phenomenon. b. the "overreporting" phenomenon. d. the "known group" phenomenon.

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Federal law prohibits the sale, possession, and use of machine guns and other _______ weapons, unless one has a federal license to sell, possess and use such weapons

a. dangerous b. automatic c. lethal d. semi-automatic

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