QUESTION 1. There are many theories to juvenile delinquency. Discuss the purpose of these theories and how they forecast delinquent behavior.

QUESTION 2. What are nominal sanctions, juvenile and community-based corrections and custodial sanctions? Are nominal sanctions, juvenile and community-based corrections and custodial sanctions effective in reducing juvenile delinquency? Why or why not?

QUESTION 3. What is intensive supervised probation? What are important elements of an intensive supervised probation program for juveniles?

QUESTION 4. Discuss the importance of intervention and prevention? Are treatment programs considered intervention or prevention programs?

QUESTION 5. How does a juvenile progress through the juvenile justice system? Include the intake to trial, disposition and corrections process in your response

QUESTION 6. Distinguish between the different waivers the juvenile court system use.

QUESTION 7. What is the social system theory and is it important when looking at prevention and intervention programs?

QUESTION 8. What are the various types of custodial facilities for juveniles? How do these facilities differ? In what ways are they similar?

QUESTION 9. What are the roles of the juvenile probation officer, defense attorney and prosecutor? Are these roles effective in meeting the goals of the juvenile system? Why or why not?

QUESTION 10. Compare and contrast the different components and goals of juvenile corrections.

QUESTION 11. Discuss the adjudication and dispositional alternatives in the juvenile court system.

QUESTION 12. Discuss the history of juvenile justice. How did juveniles acquire rights?