Juvenile Justice Reading

What is the concept of parens patriae?

• The right of the state to intervene in the life of a child

• The right of a parent to intervene in the life of a child

• The right of the court to punish delinquent children

• The right of the community to decide how to rehabilitate delinquent children

Why are hearings in juvenile court closed to the public?

• To protect the identity and personal information of the youth

• To prevent the youth from being embarrassed in front of their peers

• To protect the reputation of the juvenile court

• To ensure that the youth is properly rehabilitated

What are the three groups of juveniles that juvenile courts generally handle?

• Delinquent offenders, status offenders, and neglected or abused children

• Juvenile delinquents, juvenile felons, and juvenile convicts

• Troubled teens, at-risk youth, and juvenile offenders

• PINS, MINS, and CHINS

What are status offenders?

• Juveniles who have committed acts that would not be crimes if committed by adults

• Juveniles who have committed a crime that is considered a misdemeanor.

• Juveniles who have committed a crime that is considered a felony.

• Juveniles who have committed a crime that is considered a violation of civil law.

What is the difference between a neglect case and an abuse case?

• A neglect case involves a lack of basic necessities, while an abuse case involves physical or sexual harm

• A neglect case involves running away from home, while an abuse case involves underage consumption of alcohol

• A neglect case involves a lack of supervision, while an abuse case involves neglect or abandonment.

What options does a judge have when deciding how to protect a neglected or abused child?

• Counseling and treatment

• Foster care

• Participation in a counseling program