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2.9 - Juvenile Justice & The U.S.

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Question 1
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Select all of the places where Juvenile life without parole sentences are legal.

Question 2
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Which state has the lowest minimum age requirement for sending minors to Juvenile Court?

Question 3
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Which situation is most similar to the one described in paragraph [31] in the case of Wendell Callahan. Select all that apply.

Question 4
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The main idea of the section titled, "Punishment, Not Rehabilitation" is

Question 5
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Which sentences from the text below best support the statement, "Tough on crime is worth every dime." (Select all that apply)

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Question 6
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Question 14
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Question 15
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1) Google Search and find a LARGE image of map that shows one or more of the below data sets.
2) Explain the data set that the map illustrate and write one conclusion that the map communicates.
3) Be sure to search google images using the LARGE search tool.
4) Make sure you check the DATE of the map so that it is as current as possible.

- Juveniles incarcerated by Race in America, Illinois, or Chicago
- Juveniles incarcerated for drug related charges in America, Illinois, or Chicago
- Juveniles on parole or probation in America, Illinois, or Chicago

Question 6
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Describe what you think Asad's experience was like for two years in an adult prison as a 17-year old. Explain your answer.

Question 7
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If most states do not automatically send 16 & 17 year olds to Adult jails, what reasons do you think that New York & North Carolina continue to do so?

Question 8
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Define "Recividism"

Question 9
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Messiah says that if a 16 or 17 year old finshes developing their brain behind bars, they essentially will think like a prisoner going forward in life. What would be the "inverse" of this concept? Provide and example.

Question 10
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Put the below services offered by the Friends organization in order of most important to least important in your opinon.

  1. Monitor progress upon release from prison.
  2. Monitor Juvenile while incarcerated.
  3. Work with familes to expedite case in court.
  4. Hold group sessions to discuss the time spent in jail/prison
  5. Help/Assist in finding employment once released.
Question 11
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What does the reporter mean by, "arguments for raising the age of adult criminal responsibility from 16 yrs to 18yrs old have fallen flat in New York Legislatures."

Question 12
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In your opinon, what is the difference between housing 16 & 17yr olds seperate from adults in an adult jail, than sentencing 16 & 17 yr olds to juvenile facilities?

Question 13
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The Prosecutors arguement is that he should be able to reccommend adult jail time for 16 & 17 yr olds that commit multiple murders and display very violent behavior. Do you agree or disagree. Why or why not?

Question 14
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Giles says that when he got out, he could have had a "go back to jail mindset" but he decided not to. What do you think is the hardest part for someone in his situation to overcome when they are released. Explain your answer.