10.11. Juvenile Institutions
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What is the primary aim of the correctional side of the juvenile justice system, differentiating it from the treatment of adults?
View answer and explanationWhich type of juvenile institution is described as a short-term, secure facility that is comparable to adult jails?
View answer and explanationWhat is the average length of stay for a youth in a detention center according to the text?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is listed as a factor that increases the likelihood of a youth being placed in detention?
View answer and explanationWhich type of facility is characterized as long-term and encourages extensive community contact, such as attending regular school and holding jobs?
View answer and explanationAccording to research mentioned in the text, which type of juvenile institution is often punitive, overly strict, and ineffective for preventing future delinquency despite popular opinion?
View answer and explanationWhat is the typical average stay for a youth in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC)?
View answer and explanationWhat is the definition of Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) as described in the chapter?
View answer and explanationAt what stages of the juvenile justice system can Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) be assessed?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key characteristic of Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)?
View answer and explanationWhich facilities are reserved for youth who have committed serious offenses and are described as operating under a different philosophy than adult prisons, despite being similar?
View answer and explanationIn the 'In the News: The Prison Pipeline' section, what was the 'dangerous weapon' that 6-year-old Zachery Christy brought to school, leading to his suspension?
View answer and explanationWhat is the stated idea behind Zero Tolerance policies in schools?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, what is a significant negative consequence of Zero Tolerance policies?
View answer and explanationWhat is required of states that receive federal grant money regarding Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC)?
View answer and explanationWhat is one example of the different philosophy that distinguishes Long-term Secure Facilities from adult prisons?
View answer and explanationHow are ranch/wilderness camps described in contrast to boot camps?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key skill youth learn in many Group Homes?
View answer and explanationBesides prior offenses and age, what other factors does research suggest play a role in the decision to detain a youth?
View answer and explanationWhat societal events spurred the adoption of zero-tolerance policies in many school districts?
View answer and explanationWhat is the consequence of suspension or expulsion from school for a youth's relationship with the school, as described in the chapter?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, what is the security level of Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) often considered to be?
View answer and explanationResearch shows that Zero Tolerance policies result in what outcome for African American students compared to other students for the same offenses?
View answer and explanationWhat type of programming is mentioned as a component of Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)?
View answer and explanationThe term 'Disproportionate Minority Contact' (DMC) is primarily concerned with the ______ of youth of color within the juvenile justice system.
View answer and explanationIn what way are Long-term Secure Facilities and adult prisons described as being similar?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT a type of juvenile institution discussed in the chapter?
View answer and explanationThe text describes the 'school-to-prison pipeline' as a consequence of what policies?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key difference between the correctional side of the juvenile justice system and the treatment of adults?
View answer and explanationFor how many days was Zachery Christy suspended from school for bringing a spork?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, what is the fundamental flaw in the 'one size fits all' approach of Zero Tolerance policies?
View answer and explanationWhich facility type would be most appropriate for a youth who does not require confinement but would benefit from a long-term, prosocial, and preventative environment?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary purpose of a detention center in the juvenile justice system?
View answer and explanationWhat is a common characteristic of youth populations in Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs)?
View answer and explanationWhat has research over the past three decades consistently found regarding minority youth in the juvenile justice system?
View answer and explanationThe chapter contrasts the idea of removing discretion from school administrators with what actual outcome of Zero Tolerance policies?
View answer and explanationWhich type of juvenile facility focuses on drills, manual labor, and physical activity in a punitive and strict environment?
View answer and explanationWhat concern did Zachery Christy have after his suspension, beyond breaking his attachment to school?
View answer and explanationThe facilities often called training schools or reformatories fall under which broader category of juvenile institutions?
View answer and explanationThe term 'Disproportionate Minority Contact' (DMC) indicates a disparity between the juvenile justice system population and which other population?
View answer and explanationHow does interacting with law enforcement at earlier ages affect children, according to the text's discussion on the school-to-prison pipeline?
View answer and explanationWhat is a defining characteristic of a Group Home's approach to rehabilitation?
View answer and explanationWhat is the core philosophy that Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) are built around?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text suggest is the main problem with the popular opinion about Boot Camps?
View answer and explanationIf Zachery Christy's parents chose not to home school him, what was his alternative for the 45-day suspension period?
View answer and explanationWhich of these is NOT a factor mentioned that increases the likelihood of a youth's detention?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary operational model of a Boot Camp, as described in the text?
View answer and explanationWhat is a major difference in the environment between ranch/wilderness camps and boot camps?
View answer and explanationThe term 'Disproportionate Minority Contact' (DMC) specifically refers to the proportion of which group in the juvenile justice system?
View answer and explanationWhat is the ultimate goal of teaching independent living skills in Group Homes?
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