Identify and discuss the four types of cases typically handled in juvenile court
What will be an ideal response?
? Delinquency: Behavior that, if engaged in by an adult, would constitute a crime.
? Status offense: Behavior that, if engaged in by an adult, would not constitute a crime but (in accord with parens patriae) provides the basis for governmental intervention, for example, demonstrating chronic truancy, being beyond the control of parents or guardians, and running away.
? Neglect or abuse: Children who are subjected to neglect or abuse by parents or guardians.
? Dependency: Children who do not have parents or guardians available to provide proper care.
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Under what circumstances is it correct to use the word appendices rather than appendixes?
a. When referring to a book chapter. b. When referring to an attachment to a manuscript. c. When discussing material not included in a regular chapter of a book. d. Under modern usage, either is correct and may be used interchangeable.
The case of ______ determined that extended forms of punishment are constitutional so long as their basis is in treatment.
A. Turner v. Safely B. Kansas v. Hendricks C. Scagnon v. Scarpelli D. Butler v. California
Entities that carefully classify inmates into treatment programs that address their needs and perceived deficiencies are called ______.
a. prisons b. jails c. correctional institutions d. reformatories
The design and physical features of ______ State Penitentiary were therefore quite novel and progressive when compared with other institutions of the era.
a. Northern b. Eastern c. Western d. Southern