Chapter 13-Final Exam

Question 1

many juveniles like many adults, cannot understand their constitutional rights
adolescent development and decision making
most juveniles waive constitutional rights
presence of parent not always in juveniles best interest
most juveniles under age 14 don’t understand

Answer 1

assessment of competence to waive Miranda Rights

Question 2

juveniles are particularly susceptible to making what?

Answer 2

false confessions

Question 3

temporary secure or non-secure placement
pending adjudication or during adjudication proceedings
may be held if there is serious risk that they will commit any crime before next court appearance
cannot be placed in rehabilitation program because they haven’t been adjudicated

Answer 3

juvenile detention

Question 4

symptoms of mental disorders in adolescents can escalate aggression and violence
girls are more likely to have diagnosis of severe depression, substance use and history of abuse
psychosis
developmental disabilities
juvenile justice system is not conductive to effective treatment (multisystemic therapy-family)

Answer 4

psychological treatment in juvenile facilities

Question 5

alternative to home or secure treatment facility
nonserious delinquents 
teaching family model
1967 achievement place
taken economy model
behavior modification

Answer 5

group home models

Question 6

children should be kept in their own homes 
avoid institutionalization
home builders 
multisystemic therapy
functional family therapy

Answer 6

family preservation models

Question 7

oldest intensive family preservation services program in the U.S.
nonserious delinquents
caseworkers work intenively with a family for a short period of time to address variety of needs

Answer 7

homebuilders model

Question 8

What is the goal of the homebuilders model?

Answer 8

prevent the out-of-home placement of children through intensive, on-site intervention and to teach families, new problem solving skills