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Juvenile detention

Terms in this set (40)

incarceration
putting in prison
Rehabilitation
A program for reforming the offender to prevent later offenses
crime rate
the number of crimes committed in a country
juvenile detention center
a form of prison for young people who are not yet considered adults
likely to
probably
to reoffend
commit a crime again
offenders
people who break the law
sentenced
given as punishment (jail, probation, fine....)
Minors
people under the age of legal adulthood
Community
All the different populations that live together in an area
maximum security prison
A correctional institution that houses dangerous felons and maintains strict security measures, high walls, and limited contact with the outside world.
gangbanging
the violent activities of a criminal gang
correctional facility
prison
vital
essential
perpetuating
making something continue forever
participate in
to take part in
held accountable for
held responsible for
locked up
to be in jail
the elephant in the room
a problem that no one wants to discuss, but is so obvious that it cannot be ignored
the hand that you've been dealth
your given life circumstances
don't make it your crutch
don't use something as an excuse for not changing something in your life
detained
kept in custody - for instance in a prison
Aggravated Robbery
robbery with the use of a deadly weapon
Maximum sentence
The maximum amount of time spent imposed by the court that an inmate can be required to serve before being released from prison
Method of last resort
last choice you would choose
commit offence
do crime
"the system"
being a part of the state's system - for instance when you're in prison
Peers
people in your age group
crucial
extremely important
role model
a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated.
violence
physical force that is used to harm people or damage property
poverty
the state of being poor
doing time
to be in prison
a mentor
reformed offenders working as a trusted guide and advisor in life for a juvenile offender
perpetrator
a person who commits a crime
Suppor
people backing you up
Felony
A serious crime
Misdemeanor
a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
misconduct
bad behavior
racial disparities
unequal situations and opportunities for blacks and whites
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