Chapter 1 Flashcards
(Small scale housing) for children education services
Reform schools
What is CYA?
California youth authority
Est. 1941
Who are ruthless, brutal, and remorseless?
Super preditors
Widespread reform stopping abuse and neglect
Farrell vs cate
Juvenile justice realignment
Sb81.
Est. 2007
Eliminates life sentences
SB 9
Est 2013
Sets minimum age for juveniles
SB 439
Est. 2018
What are children who have parents without proper care?
Neglected children
Breaking juvenile laws (ex. Curfew)
Status offenders
What gives out peace officer status? Ex. Authority?
CA penal code
Where can we find our policies?
LEXIPOL
As a mandated reporter, What If I don’t report?
Guilty of a misdemeanor
Using the least restrictive consequences based on seriousness of a crime.
Progressive Sanctions
A youth has the opportunity to complete conditions set be the court in exchange for dismissal of felony charges.
DEJ
Offenses in this category are battery, shoplifting, and resisting arrest.
Misdemeanor
A hearing that decides whether a youth should remain in juvenile hall or be released pending resolution of the case.
Detention Hearing
A youth is in the “care and custody” of the probation department.
Wardship
A hearing that decides what consequences a youth will receive for their actions.
Dispositional hearing
Juvenile hall staff use this to determine whether a youth is releasable.
Assessment
Replaced CYA as the primary detention system for youth charged with serious offenses.
DJJ
Either way, between 1. Infractions and misdemeanor or 2. Misdemeanor and felonies.
Wobbler
When a youth is sent to a program or diverted from court.
Diversion
What is out home placement?
Ytec, programs, or detained
Secured track
Pts (pathways to success)
Governs everything for youth and facilities
Title 15
Peace officer authority penal code
830.5 PC
