1. What is the definition of diversion, and what are the goalsof diversion?
2. How did the social climate in the 1960's and 1970'scontribute to the movement toward diversion programs?
3. What criminological theory supports the use of diversion?
4. What is a \"scared straight\" program, and are such programseffective diversion programs? (On the local level, you see manyshort programs related to DUI around prom time).
5. What purpose does an intake unit serve in a juvenilecourt?
6. What are the typical factors used to determine whether ajuvenile is referred for formal court action?
7. What is a detention (or preliminary) hearing, and how does itfit in to the intake process?
8. What effect has Schall v. Martin had on the preadjudicationprocess?