12 Questions
Which of the following statements is true about girls' criminal behavior compared to boys'?
Girls engage in the same criminal behaviors as boys, but less frequently.
What is true about charging practices for boys and girls?
Girls are more likely to be charged for minor crimes of violence and at younger ages than boys.
What does the text say about the risk of violent victimization for different age groups?
The risk of violent victimization is greater for 12-year-olds than for anyone over 24.
What percentage of all violent crime victims in Canada are youth aged 12 to 19?
22%
What does the text say about the likelihood of boys being perpetrators or victims of violence compared to girls?
Boys are more likely than girls to be both perpetrators and victims of violence.
Which of the following statements is true about who commits crimes against teenagers?
Almost half of those accused of crimes against teens are also teenagers.
What do ethnographic studies provide regarding youth and their families?
They provide detailed information on the lives of youth and their families.
How are youth crime rates affected by changes in the age composition of the population?
Crime rates for both adults and youth fluctuate with changes in the age composition of the overall population.
Which statement about youth under 12 is accurate, according to the text?
Youth under 12 do not appear to be any more 'criminal' than they were 25 years ago.
What factor is highlighted as important in longitudinal studies of youth crime?
Age
Which statement about Aboriginal youth crime is accurate, based on the information provided?
Aboriginal youth crime is part of a larger pattern of violence related to the aftermath of colonialism, residential schools, poverty, and their oppressed status in Canadian society.
What is stated about the public discourse on youth crime?
The public discourse on youth crime is highly racialized.
Test your knowledge on topics related to youth crime, ethnographic studies, racialization in public discourse, and the impact of colonialism on Aboriginal youth crime. This quiz covers information on age as a factor in crime rates, the association of visible minorities with gang membership, and the broader patterns of violence affecting youth.
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