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Questions
Part 1.
Of the many different types of positions available in the juvenile justice field, which would appeal to you the most? Why? Describe the basic job duties of this position.
What potential conflicts of interest might arise?
How would you personally manage these?
Part 2
1. Which of the following is not a role of the juvenile court judge?
Advocating for resources and services for youth
Developing a vision and understanding of how court the works
Weekly monitoring of a youth's compliance with court orders
Displaying dedication to helping families and children
2. Which of the following statements about appointed judicial officers is true?
They have lower salaries than judges.
They need fewer support staff than judges.
They are not elected officials.
All of these are correct.
3. Uncovering the truth is not a goal of juvenile justice as long as the youth gets the treatment and resources he or she needs.
True
False
4. Presumption of innocence is only relevant at trial.
True
False
5. Unlike the adult system, juvenile justice workers are not permitted to use force or coercion to get clients to follow their wishes.
True
False
6. One of the most important legal principles that should be followed at all stages of the juvenile justice process is:
invoking the conflict of interest principle.
swearing under oath.
the presumption of innocence.
access to a jury trial.
7. Today, intake officers play a very small role in the juvenile justice process.
True
False
8. Substance abuse counselors are needed in juvenile justice to:
provide assessments for youth.
provide interventions when needed.
diagnose mental illnesses.
provide both assessments for youth and interventions when needed.
9. Why would legal knowledge be important for intake officers?
They can represent the district attorney in early hearings.
They can evaluate the merits of delinquency charges.
They can provide legal advice to juveniles and their families.
They can both represent the district attorney in early hearings and they can provide legal advice to juveniles and their families.
10. Which of the following is true of disagreements in juvenile justice?
They are rare.
They are almost always confined to the relationship between defense and prosecuting attorneys.
They rarely occur outside courtroom settings.
None of these is correct.