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What is the main focus of research on family, school, and peers in relation to youth crime and delinquency?
What is the main focus of research on family, school, and peers in relation to youth crime and delinquency?
- Developing new laws to combat crime
- Promoting community outreach programs
- Enhancing police surveillance techniques
- Identifying risk and protective/resilience factors (correct)
How have Western governments utilized research findings in the field of youth crime and delinquency?
How have Western governments utilized research findings in the field of youth crime and delinquency?
- Launched crime prevention initiatives aimed at communities (correct)
- Increased police presence in schools
- Implemented mandatory curfews for youth
- Introduced new sentencing laws for young offenders
Which legal factors have a significant influence on police discretion according to the text?
Which legal factors have a significant influence on police discretion according to the text?
- Location of the crime incident
- Race and class of the offender
- Offence seriousness and prior record of the offender (correct)
- Gender and age of the offender
Why are minor offences more likely to offer police more latitude for discretion?
Why are minor offences more likely to offer police more latitude for discretion?
What philosophy underlies extrajudicial measures like those expressed in the YCJA?
What philosophy underlies extrajudicial measures like those expressed in the YCJA?
Which of the following is considered an important extralegal factor that affects police decision-making according to the text?
Which of the following is considered an important extralegal factor that affects police decision-making according to the text?
Who are the most frequent perpetrators of violence against children and youth in the home?
Who are the most frequent perpetrators of violence against children and youth in the home?
According to power-control theory, what family structure is associated with differences in delinquency?
According to power-control theory, what family structure is associated with differences in delinquency?
What has been identified as a more important factor in delinquency compared to family structure?
What has been identified as a more important factor in delinquency compared to family structure?
What has recent investigations shown about violence in foster homes and correctional facilities?
What has recent investigations shown about violence in foster homes and correctional facilities?
According to interactional theory, what effect does low parental attachment have on delinquency?
According to interactional theory, what effect does low parental attachment have on delinquency?
As adolescents age, what happens to parental influences according to the text?
As adolescents age, what happens to parental influences according to the text?
What is the primary goal of extrajudicial sanctions under the YCJA?
What is the primary goal of extrajudicial sanctions under the YCJA?
Which statement about diversionary measures programs is true?
Which statement about diversionary measures programs is true?
What is the main concern raised by critics regarding diversionary measures?
What is the main concern raised by critics regarding diversionary measures?
Which of the following statements about the referral process for diversionary measures is true?
Which of the following statements about the referral process for diversionary measures is true?
What is Bill C-10 related to?
What is Bill C-10 related to?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diversionary measures programming?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of diversionary measures programming?
