Functions of Juvenile Justice System

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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the juvenile justice system?

  1. Rehabilitation

  2. Deterrence

  3. Incapacitation

  4. Retribution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Retribution is not a primary function of the juvenile justice system because it is seen as counterproductive to the goal of rehabilitation.

Which of the following is a primary function of the juvenile justice system?

  1. Rehabilitation

  2. Deterrence

  3. Incapacitation

  4. Retribution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rehabilitation is a primary function of the juvenile justice system because it seeks to address the underlying causes of delinquency and prevent future offending.

Which of the following is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system?

  1. Rehabilitation

  2. Deterrence

  3. Incapacitation

  4. Retribution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deterrence is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system because it seeks to discourage future offending by punishing offenders.

Which of the following is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system?

  1. Rehabilitation

  2. Deterrence

  3. Incapacitation

  4. Retribution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Incapacitation is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system because it seeks to prevent offenders from committing further crimes by removing them from society.

Which of the following is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system?

  1. Rehabilitation

  2. Deterrence

  3. Incapacitation

  4. Retribution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Retribution is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system because it seeks to punish offenders for their crimes.

Which of the following is a goal of the juvenile justice system?

  1. To protect the public from juvenile offenders

  2. To rehabilitate juvenile offenders

  3. To deter juvenile crime

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The juvenile justice system has multiple goals, including protecting the public from juvenile offenders, rehabilitating juvenile offenders, and deterring juvenile crime.

Which of the following is a principle of the juvenile justice system?

  1. Juveniles are less culpable for their crimes than adults

  2. Juveniles should be treated differently than adults in the criminal justice system

  3. Juveniles should be given a second chance to avoid a life of crime

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The juvenile justice system is based on the principles that juveniles are less culpable for their crimes than adults, that juveniles should be treated differently than adults in the criminal justice system, and that juveniles should be given a second chance to avoid a life of crime.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the juvenile justice system?

  1. It is a separate and distinct system from the adult criminal justice system

  2. It is designed to rehabilitate juvenile offenders

  3. It is less punitive than the adult criminal justice system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The juvenile justice system is a separate and distinct system from the adult criminal justice system, it is designed to rehabilitate juvenile offenders, and it is less punitive than the adult criminal justice system.

Which of the following is a criticism of the juvenile justice system?

  1. It is too lenient on juvenile offenders

  2. It is too harsh on juvenile offenders

  3. It is not effective in rehabilitating juvenile offenders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The juvenile justice system has been criticized for being too lenient on juvenile offenders, for being too harsh on juvenile offenders, and for not being effective in rehabilitating juvenile offenders.

Which of the following is a recent trend in the juvenile justice system?

  1. A shift towards more punitive measures

  2. A shift towards more rehabilitative measures

  3. A shift towards more community-based programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There has been a recent trend in the juvenile justice system towards more punitive measures, more rehabilitative measures, and more community-based programs.

Which of the following is a challenge facing the juvenile justice system?

  1. The increasing number of juvenile offenders

  2. The lack of resources for juvenile justice programs

  3. The public's demand for more punitive measures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The juvenile justice system faces a number of challenges, including the increasing number of juvenile offenders, the lack of resources for juvenile justice programs, and the public's demand for more punitive measures.

Which of the following is a way to improve the juvenile justice system?

  1. Investing in more rehabilitative programs

  2. Providing more resources for juvenile justice programs

  3. Educating the public about the juvenile justice system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to improve the juvenile justice system, including investing in more rehabilitative programs, providing more resources for juvenile justice programs, and educating the public about the juvenile justice system.

Which of the following is a type of juvenile justice program?

  1. Boot camp

  2. Group home

  3. Wilderness program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of different types of juvenile justice programs, including boot camps, group homes, and wilderness programs.

Which of the following is a type of juvenile justice facility?

  1. Detention center

  2. Training school

  3. Residential treatment center

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of different types of juvenile justice facilities, including detention centers, training schools, and residential treatment centers.

Which of the following is a type of juvenile justice professional?

  1. Juvenile probation officer

  2. Juvenile parole officer

  3. Juvenile detention officer

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of different types of juvenile justice professionals, including juvenile probation officers, juvenile parole officers, and juvenile detention officers.

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