Question 1

In 1899, the first formal juvenile court was open in _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  New York, New York
B)  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
C)  Chicago, Illinois (Cook County) 
D)  Los Angeles, California
E)  London, EnglandF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The author of Oliver Twist is William Shakespeare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first reform school for boys was _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Lyman School for Boys
B)  The Society for the Prevention of Pauperism House of Refuge
C)  The Elmira Reformatory
D)  The Chicago House of Refuge
E)  The Davenport Boys HomeF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

During the colonial era in the United States, parents were free to sell their children into slavery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chief Justice Earl Warren, in writing about juveniles, said that juvenile often have "the worst of both worlds."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Before the 20th Century, juveniles were essentially chattel or property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

National trends indicate that juvenile justice systems are growing more formal, restrictive, and punitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During which period of juvenile justice history did children begin to be defined as persons with associated rights and protections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional
B)  Due Process
C)  Punitive
D)  LegalisticE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What was the Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899?

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The Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899 was a landmark piece of legislation that established the first juvenile court in the United States, located in Cook County, Illinois. This act represented a significant shift in the way the legal system dealt with juvenile offenders.

Prior to the establishment of the juvenile court system, children were often treated as small adults in the eyes of the law, meaning that they could be tried and sentenced in the same manner as adults. This approach did not take into account the developmental differences between children and adults or the potential for rehabilitation and reform in young offenders.

The Illinois Juvenile Court Act introduced a new philosophy regarding juvenile justice. It was based on the principle that children were developmentally different from adults and that the state had a responsibility to act as a guardian or parent (parens patriae) to children who were delinquent or neglected. The Act aimed to provide a separate court system for juveniles, one that would focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and would consider the best interests of the child.

Key features of the Act included:

1. The separation of juvenile offenders from adult criminals in the justice system.
2. The introduction of informal court procedures, with a focus on investigation and diagnosis rather than on legal formalities.
3. The emphasis on probation and guidance rather than incarceration, with the establishment of probation officer roles to supervise and assist juveniles.
4. The confidentiality of juvenile court records to protect the identity and future of young offenders.
5. The flexibility in sentencing, allowing for a range of options tailored to the needs of each child, including probation, placement in a foster home, or commitment to a training or reform school.

The Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899 set a precedent for juvenile justice reform across the United States and other parts of the world. It led to the widespread establishment of separate juvenile courts and a specialized approach to dealing with young offenders, recognizing the importance of rehabilitation and the potential for children to change their behavior with the appropriate support and guidance.

Question 10

Who were the Child Savers and what role did they play in the development of the juvenile justice system?

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The Child Savers were a group of reforme...

Question 11

The State does not have the right to take away parental custody of children even when it is in the best interest of the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

What are the differing opinions given as to why the juvenile justice system was created in the United States?

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The differing opinions given as to why the juvenile justice system was created in the United States include:

1. Rehabilitation: Some believe that the juvenile justice system was created with the intention of rehabilitating young offenders and providing them with the support and resources they need to turn their lives around.

2. Protection: Others argue that the system was established to protect young people from the harsh and punitive measures of the adult criminal justice system, recognizing that juveniles may not fully understand the consequences of their actions.

3. Accountability: There are also those who believe that the juvenile justice system was created to hold young offenders accountable for their actions, but in a way that takes into account their age, maturity, and potential for rehabilitation.

4. Prevention: Some argue that the system was established to prevent juvenile delinquency by addressing the underlying factors that contribute to youth crime, such as poverty, lack of education, and family dysfunction.

5. Historical Context: Finally, the differing opinions may also be influenced by the historical context in which the juvenile justice system was created, including societal attitudes towards children and the evolving understanding of adolescent development and psychology.

Question 13

Explain the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.

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The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Pre...

Question 14

According to this text, the legal term for property is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile
B)  parens patriae
C)  assets
D)  chattel
E)  ownershipF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the three periods of juvenile justice history?

Accepted Answer

A)  the traditional period
B)  the due process revolution
C)  the punitive model
D)  the legalistic modelE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The practice of selling children into service to a business person or wealthy person was called the estate system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During which period of juvenile justice history did passage of the Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899 occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional
B)  Due Process
C)  Punitive
D)  LegalisticE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

At the center of the teaching of the houses of refuge was the belief that humans were inherently evil and must be taught to be good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The legal concept of allowing the state to "act in place of the parents" is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mens rea
B)  actus reus
C)  Divine Right of Kings
D)  in loco parentis
E)  ex Parte CrouseF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

A law passed by Congress in 1996 that embraces the punitive and accountability assumptions advocated in the late 1970s and 1980s was called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Balanced Juvenile Justice and Crime Prevention Act
B)  The Reformatory Act
C)  The Juvenile Justice Act of 1901
D)  The Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899
E)  The Juvenile Delinquency Act of 1891F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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During the colonial era in the United States, parents were free to sell their children into slavery.

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Chief Justice Earl Warren, in writing about juveniles, said that juvenile often have "the worst of both worlds."

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Before the 20^th Century, juveniles were essentially chattel or property.

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National trends indicate that juvenile justice systems are growing more formal, restrictive, and punitive.

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During which period of juvenile justice history did children begin to be defined as persons with associated rights and protections?

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