Consider the practice of sealing juvenile records. Should juvenile records be sealed or should they be readily available to those who work in criminal justice?

What will be an ideal response?


• Answers should weigh the benefits of protecting the privacy of juveniles against the benefit to law enforcement in knowing if a person has been previously arrested (even while still a minor).

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In unconditional diversionary programs with the lowest form of supervisory control, the most important part of the program is the payment of a monthly maintenance fee

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Officers accused by citizens of racially or ethnically motivated stops need to remain professional with the objective of not escalating the situation or instigating a confrontation

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________________ is an organization that provides training materials that emphasize community policing from a local perspective, community partnerships, problem solving, strategic planning, and assessment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A juvenile cannot waive his or her right to counsel or protection against self-incrimination

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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