1
Q
How did the Commission debunk the idea that crime is committed by only a “handful” of people?
A
They cited startling statistics:
- 1 in 6 boys were referred to juvenile court
- 40% of male children would be arrested for a non-traffic offense in their lifetime
- 91% of a surveyed group admitted to committing acts that could have led to a jail sentence
2
Q
What demographic group was identified as having the highest arrest rates?
A
- young people
- while the 15 to 17-year-old group was only 5.4% of the population, they accounted for 12.8% of all arrests
3
Q
The seven key objectives for reducing crime:
A
- preventing crime before it happens (social conditions)
- developing a broader range of techniques for offenders
- eliminating injustices/unfairness
- attracting better personnel
- increasing basic research
- providing more money/funding
- planning for system-wide change involving all citizens
4
Q
Youth Services Bureau
A
a proposed community-based center to handle troubled youth outside the formal criminal system via counseling and job placement
5
Q
Proposed Police Hierarchy
A
suggested 3 entry levels: Community Service Officer (youth/apprentice), Police Officer (routine patrol), and Police Agent (specialist/degree holder)
