Juvenile Justice System Crossword Game
Crossword puzzle for Juvenile Procedures
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- Provides the philosophical foundation for our juvenile justice system. Attempts to address the offender's needs.
- Aims to prevent crime and delinquency by showing offenders that the costs and consequences of delinquent behavior far outweigh the benefits.
- Allows adjudicated delinquents to serve their sentences in the community under correctional supervision.
- Has its roots in common law. Submits children to the absolute authority of their parents.
- The consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time. Considered normal if you're from Wisconsin.
- A common childhood disorder, characterized by heightened motor functions, short attention span and lack of self control.
- A group of "taggers".
- A youth who commits an act that would be considered a crime if it were committed by an adult.
- Behavior that departs from the social norm.
- Refers to unfair, differential treatment of a particular group of youths for reasons such as race or ethnicity.
- A filtering process that removes a youth from formal juvenile court jurisdiction and places them on an alternative path.
- Courts with broad jurisdiction over family matters, such as neglect, delinquency, paternity, support and noncriminal matters and behavior.
- A group of people that have a common name or identifying sign or symbol. Engages in unlawful or criminal behavior.
- Drugs that some theorize lead users into eventually using harder drugs in the future.
- The initial phase of the juvenile court process.
- Refers to the types of cases a court is empowered to hear.
- A youth who is at or below the upper age of original jurisdiction in their resident state.
- Lumps children and youths who are abused and neglected, those who commit status offenses and those who commit serious, violent crimes into one "pot."
- Inattention to the basic needs of a child, including appropriate supervision, adequate clothing, and proper nutrition.
- The formal process for bringing a matter before the juvenile court.
- One who is virtually lacking in conscience, displaying remarkable emotional blandness.
- A child who leaves home without permission and stays away overnight.
- An offense by a juvenile that would not be a crime if committed by an adult.
- Habitual unexcused absence from school. Considered a Status offense.
- A mechanism by which the juvenile court is able to transfer a case into adult court.
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