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Official Data on Delinquency and Juvenile Justice

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What is the main limitation of official data on delinquency?

It only includes data from government agencies handling delinquency cases.

It only includes juveniles who have gone through the juvenile justice system.

It may not reflect the actual number of delinquencies due to the "dark figure of crime)" (correct)

It is collected voluntarily by law enforcement agencies.

What is the purpose of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) program?

To collect national crime data from law enforcement agencies. (correct)

To collect data on offenses known and persons arrested

To collect data on 32 offenses.

To collect basic demographic information, offenses charged, referral date, processing characteristics, and disposition.

Is participation in the UCR program mandatory?

Yes

No (correct)

It depends on the state

It depends on the type of crime

What information is included in the Summary Reporting System?

Data on offenses known and persons arrested Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Incident-Based Reporting System?

To collect detailed information on individual incidents, including victim and offender characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is included in Juvenile Court Data?

Basic demographic information, offenses charged, referral date, processing characteristics, and disposition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reliability of data as it moves further away from the actual criminal offending?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the "dark figure of crime"?

Crimes that go unreported or undiscovered Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Summary Reporting System and the National Incident-Based Reporting System?

The Summary Reporting System collects data on offenses known and persons arrested, while the National Incident-Based Reporting System collects detailed information on individual incidents. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of official data on delinquency?

To help law enforcement agencies better understand the nature of delinquency. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Official data on delinquency includes data from government agencies handling delinquency cases.
Official data only includes juveniles who have gone through the juvenile justice system.
Official data may not reflect the actual number of delinquencies due to the "dark figure of crime."
Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) program collects national crime data from law enforcement agencies.
Participation in the UCR program is voluntary.
Summary Reporting System collects data on offenses known and persons arrested.
Summary Reporting System includes information on age, gender, and race/ethnicity of those arrested.
National Incident-Based Reporting System collects data on 32 offenses.
Juvenile Court Data includes basic demographic information, offenses charged, referral date, processing characteristics, and disposition.
The reliability of data decreases as it moves further away from the actual criminal offending.

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Explore the characteristics of official data on delinquency including information from government agencies, Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) program, Summary Reporting System, and National Incident-Based Reporting System. Understand the limitations of official data in capturing the true extent of delinquency.