Juvenile Justice Flashcards
T or F: the term ‘juvenile’ does not vary by state
False
What is the purpose of age status?
Criminal responsibility; rehabilitation of juveniles
Which Supreme Court case decided that executions are illegal for people under 18 years?
Roper v. Simmons
What is the main difference in the underlying rationale of the juvenile vs. adult system?
Less rehabilitation in the adult system
What is the diversion step of the juvenile system?
Process to screen youth out of the system
What is the juvenile equivalency for a trial?
Adjudication
What is the juvenile equivalency for a sentencing hearing?
Disposition
What are the three possible outcomes of a juvenile trial?
Nominal, conditional, custodial
What is a diversion program?
Used for first time offenders to prevent them from returning to the system
What are examples of diversion programs?
Restorative justice, teen court, family therapy, scared straight
What are prevention programs?
Intended for all youth; preventative efforts to keep youth from criminal activities
What are examples of prevention programs?
Gang Prevention, anti bullying programs, alternative schools, after school programs
T or F: most adjudicated cases resulted in placement/probation
True
