Examples Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Delinquent Acts
A
Forcible rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, arson, motor vehicle theft, homicide
2
Q
The primary purpose of the Juvenile Justice System
A
Rehabilitation
Protect the best interests of children
Protect the community
3
Q
Examples of Status Offenses
A
Running away, curfew violations, truancy, ungovernability, liquor law violations
(Testing the boundaries, normal child development)
4
Q
Facts related to the nature of juvenile delinquency
A
- Prevalence (some engage others do not)
- Onset age (pay attention)
- Frequency
- Crime type mix
- Escalation (shoplift then break in)
- Purpose (steal for entertainment or survival)
- Co-offending
- Career length
