chapter 14

Question 1

community treatment

Answer 1

Using nonsecure and noninstitutional residences, counseling services, victim restitution programs, and other community services to treat juveniles in their own communities

Question 2

informal probation

Answer 2

defendant does not have a probation officer but is still required to follow the terms and conditions issued by the court at sentencing

Question 3

formal probation

Answer 3

Contract between juvenile and the court to avoid jail

primary form of community treatment

Question 4

conditions of probation

Answer 4

Attend school
Abide laws
Live in a family setting
No association with gangs
Attend counseling, therapy
Electronic monitor

Question 5

benefits of probation

Answer 5

Maximize liberty
Promote rehabilitation
Avoid negative effects of incarceration
Reduce financial costs

Question 6

intermediate sanctions

Answer 6

a variety of punishments that are more restrictive than traditional probation but less severe and costly than incarceration

Question 7

day treatment

Answer 7

Allows juveniles to stay at own home while receiving counseling, education, and life skill training

Question 8

residential (group home)

Answer 8

non-secure residence provides family living, counseling, education and job training

Question 9

boot camps

Answer 9

Discipline via physical training
Shock treatment
Questionable (cost and effectiveness)

Question 10

wilderness program (alternative to boot camp)

Answer 10

Improves self control, social skills, and self-concept

Question 11

aftercare

Answer 11

Parole

Transition program institution to community

Question 12

balanced probation

Answer 12

Individual Accountability
Improve offender Competency
Ensure community Protection