Define and discuss what juvenile delinquency is. Compare and contrast status offenses and delinquency offenses.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should define the concept of delinquency, as well as what the juvenile delinquent is. The ideal answer should also discuss the difference between status offenses and delinquent offenses and should include the types of punishments each should include.

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The legalistic style of policing is primarily concerned with following the letter of the law

A. True B. False

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The ______________ act allows offenders to be transferred to local facilities to ease prison overcrowding

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In an effort to better understand the principle of beneficence, consider this idea of promoting good and preventing evil. Discuss examples from everyday life of how people might behave so as to follow this rule. Then discuss police-related examples of how one might apply beneficence on the job.

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the text, police agencies have only been in existence for less than ___________ years.

a. 300 b. 250 c. 200 d. 150

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