You are a judge who has to decide on whether you prefer community supervision solutions or restorative solutions. Which are more effective, in your opinion? Why? Is there a combination that you feel is not effective?

Imagine you are a new parolee. You were incarcerated when you were in your teens; now you are 48. When you were incarcerated, you had a drug addiction. Now you have a GED and hopes for the future. Write an essay about your upcoming reentry. What are your hopes? Your concerns?

Families and schools are crucial to stopping antisocial behavior in young delinquents. Budgetary concerns are often an issue when politics emphasize “law and order.” You are the governor of a state that has a very tight budget. You are about to speak before your state legislature, and you need to make a convincing argument for the funding of two types of programs you believe will be most effective in preventing long-term juvenile delinquency.

What are the three ways juveniles are transferred to adult court? Describe each.

You are a member of a parole board, who needs to evaluate the discretionary parole process that is currently in effect. Discuss the current risk-evaluation process, and whether you think that the current risk-evaluation process of offenders eligible for parole is effective.

Federal funding for communities that reduce their prison populations without increasing crime rates is _____.

The ___________ is the shortest amount of time defined by statute, minus good-time earned, that the offender must serve before going before the parole board.

The Code of _________, developed between 1792 and 1750 B.C., mandated thirty-fold restitution if the victim was a “god” or “palace.”

What types of acts are prohibited for juveniles (i.e., status offenses), and how do these acts differ from acts prohibited for adults?

You are a judge with two cases before you, both of which are in plea-bargain: a white-collar criminal who stole $40 million from a bank he works for, and a bank robber who stole $5,000 from the same bank at gunpoint? Do the victims of the white-collar criminal deserve more restitution than that of the criminal with the weapon? Why or why not?