9-13 Flashcards

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Dependency versus delinquency

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Dep:children and youth who may be abused, neglected, truant or status offenders under the law.
Del: an act committed by a juvenile that is designated as a crime under the law.

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Which Amendments of the Bill of Rights apply to juveniles

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Right to counsel (6), freedom from self-incrimination(5), right to confront and cross-examine witness (6)

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Intensive supervision

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a control-based approach to community supervision (probation or parole)
offenders report more frequently to their supervision officers.

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restorative justice

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strategies that make the justice system a healing process rather than a punishment process.

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Restitution

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compensation for loss paid by a criminal to a victim that is ordered as part of a criminal sentence or as a condition of probation

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Restitution can be made

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Restitution can be made financially, through direct service to the victim, or through service to the community.

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Diversion program

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diversion programs redirect youthful offenders from the justice system through programming, supervision, and supports

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Intermediate programs for juveniles

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alternative paths to rehabilitation for non-violent offenders.
ex: electronic monitoring, house arrest, drug and alcohol testing, intensive supervision, community service

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Goals of training schools

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Through education at juvenile training schools, juveniles look at their own problems, improve and return to society

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School drop out factors

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bad grades/gpa, no support, social/family issues

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In loco parentis re: schools

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In the place of the parent; rights given to schools that allow them to assume parental duties in disciplining students

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types of short-term confinement centers

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Detention Centers
Shelter Care Facilities
Boot Camp
Reception & Diagnostic Centers
Ranches & Forestry Camps

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Goals for juveniles being held

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skill development, habilitation, rehabilitation, addressing treatment needs, and successful reintegration of youth into the community

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A suspect’s age must be considered in determining whether a confession was freely given and whether they believed they were in custody.

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J.D.B. v. North Carolina

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in RE Winship

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the amount of proof required in juvenile delinquency adjudications is “beyond a reasonable doubt”

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established that a child has due process constitutional rights in delinquency adjudication proceedings

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In re gault

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trial by jury in a juvenile court’s adjudicative stage is not a constitutional requirement

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mckeiver v. PA

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school does not violate the Fourth Amendment when it chooses to randomly test children participating in its athletic programs for controlled substances.

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Vernonia School District 47J v. Acton

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Safford Unified School District v. Redding

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strip search of teenagers violated 4th amendment because lack of probable cause

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the student’s speech “foreseeably create[d] a risk of substantial disruption within the school environment,” which in that case allowed the school to regulate off-campus speech.

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Doninger v. Nichoff

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Gregg v. Georgia

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This case established a constitutional basis for the death penalty, but also established limits to how it could be carried out.

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established the standard of reasonableness for searches of students conducted by public school officials in a school environment.

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NJ v. TLO

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Breed v. Jones

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the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles are protected against double jeopardy.

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established ground rules for determining whether a juvenile has knowingly and voluntarily waived his or her rights.

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Fare v. Michael C.

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List six of the drugs that high-risk juveniles use
marijuana and hashish cocaine and crack alcohol and tobacco methamphetamine inhalants sedatives stimulants (amphetamines and hallucinogens) heroin anabolic steroids gateway drugs
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Types of crimes youths likely to commit when using drugs
commit property and violent crimes, robberies/assaults and felony thefts/drug sales
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Addiction-prone personality theory
Research has discovered a link between genetics and someone's ability to have an addictive personality.
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House Arrest v. Electronic Monitoring
HA: You cannot leave the house without permission. A piece of equipment is attached to you that lets your probation officer know if you leave your house. EM: an electronic device which tracks your movement, such as a GPS. You can go about a city but it will identify every place you are.
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What rights do juveniles have while institutionalized?
a.. Right to treatment b. The right not to be treated c. The right to be free from cruel & unusual punishment d. Right of access to the courts
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Who is the likely resident of a juvenile facility?
male, 16/17 year-old, violent offense
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Identify and explain the duties of a juvenile probation officer
a. Supervision b. Case load management c. Intake d. Provide reports to the courts e. Probation – provide direct counseling and casework services while allowing juveniles to remain in the community while subject to certain conditions set by the court.
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Predisposition report
personal assessment of a youth's social history, with recommendations tailored to meet the individual's needs and situation.
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Aftercare revocation
When a child violates the terms of their aftercare, it is possible to have a revocation hearing/have it revoked.
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Community-based Programming – what it is and types of day programs
Community-based programs seek to address delinquent behavior by relying on community resources and support networks, aided by therapy or education. (1) day treatment programs; (2) group homes; and (3) wilderness programs.
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The Juvenile Justice Process
starts with Police Investigation, Detention, Pretrial Procedures, Adjudication, Disposition, ends with Treatment
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Common Juvenile Dispositions
Fines Community service Restitution In-home probation Electronic monitoring Group home placement Secure detention
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Indeterminate v. Determinate sentences
is:Does not specify the length of time the juvenile must be held ds:Specifies a fixed term of detention that must be served.
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Judicial waiver
Transferring legal jurisdiction over the most serious and experienced juvenile offenders to the adult court for criminal prosecution.
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Revocation hearing is a
A revocation hearing is a court hearing before a judge in which the judge decides whether to revoke your probation or your parole. If you are revoked, you face serious jail time.
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why youths do drugs
Social disorganization Peer pressure Family factors Genetic factors Emotional problems Problem behavior syndrome Rational choice
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effective community based programs
destroying resistance, obtaining greater citizen involvement in community-based programs, developing a broader continuum of services in the community for juveniles who need such services.
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Guardian ad litem
A court-appointed attorney who protects the interests of the child in cases involving the child’s welfare.
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Public Defender
An attorney who works in a public agency or under private contractual agreement as defense counsel to indigent defendants.
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Juvenile Defense Attorney
Represents children in juvenile court and plays an active role at all stages of the proceedings.
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the Prosecutor
Government attorney responsible for representing the interests of the state and bringing the case against the accused juvenile.
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Juvenile Court Judge
A judge elected or appointed to preside over juvenile cases whose decisions can only be reviewed by a judge of a higher court.
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since the 1980s, school shootings have ___
since the 1980s, school shootings have increased
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possible causes for shootings
lack of support from peers, parents, teachers
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possible shooter profile
someone who has experienced mental anguish, extreme depression/desperatness, motived by revenge, mapping out/Escalation process
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school resource officers
retired police officers/officers assigned to schools, designed to work with schools to encourage students not to engage in violent behavior. there to react and deal with bad situations
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ferpa | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
college: restricts disclosure about students Educational records to parents K-12: restricts disclosure of juvenile Educational records with parental consent
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drug and alcohol use escalates bc ____
drug and alcohol use escalates bc peer pressure
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Community based program real examples
pal: police athlectic league- police engage with kids in extracurriculars to keep kids out of trouble boys and girls club: DARE
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delinquency has corelation with
delinquency has corelation with lack of self control/impulsivity
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abuse vs neglect
A: harming a child or putting a child at risk of harm N: failure of a parent or caregiver to provide proper care for a child
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bifurcated process
when court process is split into 2 days
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detention hearing
a determination as to whether the child remains in custody or gets released to parent.
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Who makes a motion for decertification?
A qualified Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney
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who makes a motion for certification
the District Attorney's Office
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juveniles make up __ percent of violent crimes
10-15 percent
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what is casa
court appointed special advocates: indivduals who volunteer with court system for child placement
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Possibilities for intake process
hearing, child either goes home, is sent to diversion. program, adjudcatory hearing, held until matter is resolved
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resources judges have
can send juveniles to facility that helps treat them.
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petiton is considered
the complaint. identifys everything the DA knows so defense can prepare for trial
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rights of juveniles
trial charges brought against them, right to an attorney, confront witnesses, No self incrimination, dont have to confess, transcript of trial, appear for appeal
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roper vs simmons
death penality under 18 is illegal
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juvenile cannot have life without parole for non homicides
graham v. florida