Functions of Juvenile Justice System

This quiz will test your knowledge of the functions of the juvenile justice system.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Deterrence
  3. Incapacitation
  4. Retribution
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Deterrence
  3. Incapacitation
  4. Retribution
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Deterrence
  3. Incapacitation
  4. Retribution
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Deterrence
  3. Incapacitation
  4. Retribution
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Deterrence
  3. Incapacitation
  4. Retribution
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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