What is the societal value of diverting status offenders from secure juvenile facilities?

What will be an ideal response?


Avoids stigmatization
Detrimental to status offenders to be placed with delinquent offenders
Inconsistent with mission of juvenile court
Social/psychological effect on well-being of status offenders without diversion

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a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 25%

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Explain the theory behind holding all members of a conspiracy liable and why society punishes attempt crimes even though the offender was unsuccessful criminal

What will be an ideal response?

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In which of the following situations is parents' ability to give consent to search the room of their child not valid?

A. If the child in question is 18 years old or older B. If the child in question has asserted his or her right to deny access into his or her room C. If the child in question pays rent D. All of the answers are correct.

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As per the Supreme Court decision in Kent, what criteria must juvenile courts that are responsible for making the waiver decision use?

What will be an ideal response?

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