Examples

Question 1

Examples of Delinquent Acts

Answer 1

Forcible rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, arson, motor vehicle theft, homicide

Question 2

The primary purpose of the Juvenile Justice System

Answer 2

Rehabilitation

Protect the best interests of children

Protect the community

Question 3

Examples of Status Offenses

Answer 3

Running away, curfew violations, truancy, ungovernability, liquor law violations

(Testing the boundaries, normal child development)

Question 4

Facts related to the nature of juvenile delinquency

Answer 4

• Prevalence (some engage others do not)
• Onset age (pay attention)
• Frequency
• Crime type mix
• Escalation (shoplift then break in)
• Purpose (steal for entertainment or survival)
• Co-offending
• Career length