10 Questions
What is the primary objective of the juvenile justice system in addressing delinquency?
Treating and rehabilitating children involved in delinquency
What type of treatment involves placing a child on probation and supervising them under a juvenile court officer?
Community treatment
What is the primary goal of restitution in juvenile delinquency cases?
To provide compensation to the victim
What type of residential treatment program involves providing psychological and vocational counseling to juveniles?
Group homes
What is the term used to describe the approach of requiring a child to reimburse the victim through direct payment or service?
Restorative justice
What is the primary distinction between non-residential community-based treatment programs and institutionalization?
The level of freedom granted to the child
What was the prevailing attitude towards children before the 1700s?
Children were treated as non-persons, without special treatment or respect
What was the cultural transition that marked the beginning of humanism and reason, leading to the emergence of childhood as a distinct concept?
The Enlightenment
Which type of delinquent youth is characterized by vile, cruel, and atrocious acts, with no remorse?
Asocial Delinquent Youth
What was the primary reason why parents in the past did not create an emotional bond with their children?
High infant and child mortality rates
Explore the concept of juvenile delinquency and its prevention methods. Learn about the youth behavior that deviates from societal norms and the efforts of the juvenile justice system in rehabilitation.
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