The Initial Underlying Assumption of the Juvenile Justice System Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The initial underlying assumption of the juvenile justice system is that juveniles with problems should be ______ and/or ______ rather than punished.

• A) jailed, educated
• B) treated, educated
• C) fined, jailed
• D) educated, fined

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Definitions:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications prescribed to relieve symptoms of depression by altering brain chemistry.

Mood-stabilizing Medications

A class of pharmaceuticals used primarily to treat mood disorders by regulating and stabilizing mood swings, particularly in conditions like bipolar disorder.

Norepinephrine Blockers

Medications that block the action of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter, thereby affecting mood and blood pressure, often used in treating hypertension and mental disorders.