Functions of Juvenile Justice System
This quiz will test your knowledge of the functions of the juvenile justice system.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the juvenile justice system?
- Rehabilitation
- Deterrence
- Incapacitation
- Retribution
Which of the following is a primary function of the juvenile justice system?
- Rehabilitation
- Deterrence
- Incapacitation
- Retribution
Which of the following is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system?
- Rehabilitation
- Deterrence
- Incapacitation
- Retribution
Which of the following is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system?
- Rehabilitation
- Deterrence
- Incapacitation
- Retribution
Which of the following is a secondary function of the juvenile justice system?
- Rehabilitation
- Deterrence
- Incapacitation
- Retribution
Which of the following is a goal of the juvenile justice system?
- To protect the public from juvenile offenders
- To rehabilitate juvenile offenders
- To deter juvenile crime
- All of the above
Which of the following is a principle of the juvenile justice system?
- Juveniles are less culpable for their crimes than adults
- Juveniles should be treated differently than adults in the criminal justice system
- Juveniles should be given a second chance to avoid a life of crime
- All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of the juvenile justice system?
- It is a separate and distinct system from the adult criminal justice system
- It is designed to rehabilitate juvenile offenders
- It is less punitive than the adult criminal justice system
- All of the above
Which of the following is a criticism of the juvenile justice system?
- It is too lenient on juvenile offenders
- It is too harsh on juvenile offenders
- It is not effective in rehabilitating juvenile offenders
- All of the above
Which of the following is a recent trend in the juvenile justice system?
- A shift towards more punitive measures
- A shift towards more rehabilitative measures
- A shift towards more community-based programs
- All of the above
Which of the following is a challenge facing the juvenile justice system?
- The increasing number of juvenile offenders
- The lack of resources for juvenile justice programs
- The public's demand for more punitive measures
- All of the above
Which of the following is a way to improve the juvenile justice system?
- Investing in more rehabilitative programs
- Providing more resources for juvenile justice programs
- Educating the public about the juvenile justice system
- All of the above
Which of the following is a type of juvenile justice program?
- Boot camp
- Group home
- Wilderness program
- All of the above
Which of the following is a type of juvenile justice facility?
- Detention center
- Training school
- Residential treatment center
- All of the above
Which of the following is a type of juvenile justice professional?
- Juvenile probation officer
- Juvenile parole officer
- Juvenile detention officer
- All of the above