DJJ Study Guide - Questions With Complete Solutions &
Clear Explanations
Report Right Ans - An orderly written account of an incident that has been
seen, heard and investigated. ( Serious Incident report, Institution incident
report, Disciplinary report)
Opinion Right Ans - Personal views about something, a belief or idea that
has no direct proof.
Fact Right Ans - Something that is verifiably true- capable of being proven.
( Verify using the 5 senses Hear, See, Touch, Smell Taste)
Seven Essentials Of Report- Writing Right Ans - When,Where, What, Who,
Why, How, Action Taken.
The 6 C's Of Report Writing Right Ans - Complete, Concise, Clear, Correct,
Confidential, Chronological.
What is an IIR? Right Ans - An IIR (Incident Report) is an occurrence
outside the ordinary routine that seriously disrupts operations or results in
harm to anyone.
What is a DR? Right Ans - A DR (Disciplinary Report) must come with an IR
and documents a resident's behavior for the purpose of charging with a
chargeable offense.
What is a SIR? Right Ans - A SIR (Serious Incident Report) must come with
an Incident Report and Disciplinary Report and is written by a supervisor or
Director of Security for all types of assaults.
What are LogBook Entries? Right Ans - LogBook Entries are written entries
made during each shift by unit staff regarding residents' activities and the
condition of the situation, and are not a Disciplinary Report.
What are the key components of a report? Right Ans - Introduction, Body,
Action Taken, Ending
, What should be included in the Introduction of a report? Right Ans - When,
where, who, what
How should the Body of a report be organized? Right Ans - Details in
Chronological Order
What information should be included in the Action Taken section of a report?
Right Ans - What you did during and after the incident, action pending, action
taken by others involved
What should the Ending of a report include? Right Ans - Reports
concluded/ Sign the report
Determinate Commitment Right Ans - The court specifies. the length of
commitment, Has continuing jurisdiction over the juvenile, and must conduct
periodic reviews if the juvenile remains in direct care for more than 24
months.
Indeterminate commitment Right Ans - The commitment of a juvenile to
DJJ. in which the juvenile's LOS range is calculated based on statutory
requirements and LOS guidelines. The commitment may not. exceed 36.
continuous months except in cases of murder or manslaughter or extend past
a juveniles 21st birthday.
What are the Core Initiatives Right Ans - Expand- reentry vocational
programs, workforce development, and mentoring. to provide resources to
encourage a positive path of returning to the community.
Support- Successful community programs and create a new initiative that will
address the current concerns of the commonwealth.
Build Trust- With our law enforcement and judicial partners to ensure youth
are places in the best possible, most effective. programs.
Address- The concerns highlighted in the 2021 JLARC report, which focused
on recidivism for our most serious offenders.
Resources- Support victims and families, including those with Limited English
Proficiency or disabilities, Who have been impacted by violent crime.
Clear Explanations
Report Right Ans - An orderly written account of an incident that has been
seen, heard and investigated. ( Serious Incident report, Institution incident
report, Disciplinary report)
Opinion Right Ans - Personal views about something, a belief or idea that
has no direct proof.
Fact Right Ans - Something that is verifiably true- capable of being proven.
( Verify using the 5 senses Hear, See, Touch, Smell Taste)
Seven Essentials Of Report- Writing Right Ans - When,Where, What, Who,
Why, How, Action Taken.
The 6 C's Of Report Writing Right Ans - Complete, Concise, Clear, Correct,
Confidential, Chronological.
What is an IIR? Right Ans - An IIR (Incident Report) is an occurrence
outside the ordinary routine that seriously disrupts operations or results in
harm to anyone.
What is a DR? Right Ans - A DR (Disciplinary Report) must come with an IR
and documents a resident's behavior for the purpose of charging with a
chargeable offense.
What is a SIR? Right Ans - A SIR (Serious Incident Report) must come with
an Incident Report and Disciplinary Report and is written by a supervisor or
Director of Security for all types of assaults.
What are LogBook Entries? Right Ans - LogBook Entries are written entries
made during each shift by unit staff regarding residents' activities and the
condition of the situation, and are not a Disciplinary Report.
What are the key components of a report? Right Ans - Introduction, Body,
Action Taken, Ending
, What should be included in the Introduction of a report? Right Ans - When,
where, who, what
How should the Body of a report be organized? Right Ans - Details in
Chronological Order
What information should be included in the Action Taken section of a report?
Right Ans - What you did during and after the incident, action pending, action
taken by others involved
What should the Ending of a report include? Right Ans - Reports
concluded/ Sign the report
Determinate Commitment Right Ans - The court specifies. the length of
commitment, Has continuing jurisdiction over the juvenile, and must conduct
periodic reviews if the juvenile remains in direct care for more than 24
months.
Indeterminate commitment Right Ans - The commitment of a juvenile to
DJJ. in which the juvenile's LOS range is calculated based on statutory
requirements and LOS guidelines. The commitment may not. exceed 36.
continuous months except in cases of murder or manslaughter or extend past
a juveniles 21st birthday.
What are the Core Initiatives Right Ans - Expand- reentry vocational
programs, workforce development, and mentoring. to provide resources to
encourage a positive path of returning to the community.
Support- Successful community programs and create a new initiative that will
address the current concerns of the commonwealth.
Build Trust- With our law enforcement and judicial partners to ensure youth
are places in the best possible, most effective. programs.
Address- The concerns highlighted in the 2021 JLARC report, which focused
on recidivism for our most serious offenders.
Resources- Support victims and families, including those with Limited English
Proficiency or disabilities, Who have been impacted by violent crime.
