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Why is treating juvenile offenders differently from adults considered effective?

• It is less expensive
• It is more lenient
• It reduces recidivism rates
• It is a form of punishment

What are the potential benefits of Illinois' new approach to juvenile justice?

• More expensive than the traditional approach
• Reduced recidivism rates
• Increased recidivism rates
• No impact on recidivism rates

What is the state of Illinois' approach to juvenile justice?

• Ignoring the issue of juvenile justice
• Implementing a new approach to reduce recidivism rates
• Building more juvenile prisons
• Treating juvenile offenders the same as adults

Which of the following is an example of a state implementing a new approach to juvenile justice?

• Building more juvenile prisons
• Treating juvenile offenders the same as adults
• Reducing the number of rehabilitation programs
• Treating youths who commit crimes less like adults

Do you agree or disagree with treating juvenile offenders differently from adults in the criminal justice system?

• Disagree
• It depends on the crime committed
• It is not a significant issue
• Agree

What is the current state of the juvenile justice system in the United States?

• It is similar to the adult criminal justice system
• It is effective in reducing recidivism rates
• It is in need of reform
• It is not a major issue

How does the traditional approach to juvenile justice differ from the new approach being implemented in Illinois?

• The traditional approach is more lenient
• The traditional approach is more expensive
• The traditional approach is more effective
• The traditional approach is similar to the new approach

What is the definition of "parole" in the context of juvenile justice?

• A type of punishment for juvenile offenders
• A rehabilitation program for juvenile offenders
• A chance for early release from prison
• A form of community service for juvenile offenders

Why did Illinois decide to reform their juvenile prison system?

• To treat juvenile offenders more harshly
• To reduce recidivism rates
• To save money
• To increase the number of juvenile prisons

What is the potential impact of treating juvenile offenders differently on reducing recidivism rates?

• It is impossible to determine
• It decreases recidivism rates
• It increases recidivism rates
• It has no impact on recidivism rates