Approximately what percentage of cases referred to the juvenile court are handled informally?

A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 60%


B. 50%

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If the charges contained in the juvenile petition are sustained by the evidence, then the juvenile is declared a "ward of the court."

a. True b. False

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Bullets that have been recovered from a crime scene should not be marked

a. True b. False

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Describe several findings from the National Survey of Youth in Custody.

What will be an ideal response?

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______ refers to the likelihood of rewards and punishments that will reinforce or diminish behaviors.

a. Differential association b. Imitation observation c. Differential reinforcement d. Reproachful behavior

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