Juvenile Delinquency Chapter 16

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What is community treatment?

Providing educational services only

Incarceration in secure facilities

Using nonsecure and noninstitutional services to treat juveniles (correct)

Strict punishment

What does suppression effect refer to?

A reduction in the number of arrests per year for youths who have been incarcerated or otherwise punished

Define probation.

Nonpunitive legal disposition for juveniles emphasizing community treatment under supervision

What are conditions of probation?

Rules and regulations mandating that a juvenile on probation behave in a particular way Signup and view all the answers

What is a juvenile probation officer?

Officer of the court involved in supervising juveniles placed on probation Signup and view all the answers

What is a predisposition report?

A report developed by the juvenile probation officer that assesses the juvenile's needs Signup and view all the answers

What does juvenile intensive probation supervision (JIPS) involve?

Almost daily supervision of the juvenile by the probation officer Signup and view all the answers

What is house arrest?

An offender is required to stay at home during specified periods; monitored by various methods Signup and view all the answers

What is electronic monitoring?

Active and passive systems to monitor offenders; includes tracking devices and random calls Signup and view all the answers

Define balanced probation.

Programs integrating community protection, accountability, and individualized attention Signup and view all the answers

What is monetary restitution?

Requirement for juvenile offenders to compensate victims for losses caused by their crime Signup and view all the answers

What does victim service restitution entail?

Juvenile offenders must provide some service directly to the crime victim Signup and view all the answers

Define community service restitution.

Juvenile offenders assist a worthwhile community organization for a period of time Signup and view all the answers

What is a residential program?

Placement of a juvenile offender in a nonsecure facility for close monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What defines group homes?

Nonsecure structured residences providing counseling and support services Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a foster care program?

Placement of juveniles with families providing attention and care Signup and view all the answers

Define family group homes.

Private group homes run by a single family for juvenile supervision Signup and view all the answers

What are rural programs?

Recreational and work opportunities provided for juveniles in a rural setting Signup and view all the answers

What are nonresidential programs?

Programs where juveniles remain at home but receive various support services Signup and view all the answers

What are reform schools?

Institutions using education and psychological services to improve juvenile conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is the cottage system?

Housing juveniles in a compound with several cottages managed by cottage parents Signup and view all the answers

What does least restrictive alternative mean?

Choosing a program that is the least restrictive setting to benefit the child Signup and view all the answers

Define individual counseling.

Counselors help juveniles understand and solve adjustment problems Signup and view all the answers

What is psychotherapy?

Highly structured counseling helping juveniles solve conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What is reality therapy?

Counseling emphasizing current behavior and personal responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is behavior modification?

Technique for shaping desired behaviors through rewards and punishments Signup and view all the answers

Define group therapy.

Counseling individuals together in a group session for support Signup and view all the answers

What is guided group interaction (GGI)?

Group interactions help a delinquent solve personal problems with support Signup and view all the answers

Define positive peer culture (PPC).

Counseling program where peer leaders encourage behavior modification Signup and view all the answers

What is milieu therapy?

All aspects of the environment contribute to treatment and personal change Signup and view all the answers

Define wilderness probation.

Programs involving outdoor expeditions for personal confrontation and growth Signup and view all the answers

What are boot camps?

Programs combining tough elements with education and social skills training Signup and view all the answers

What does the right to treatment philosophy entail?

Juvenile offenders have a statutory right to treatment under court jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is aftercare?

Transitional assistance to juveniles to help adjust to community life post-release Signup and view all the answers

What is reentry?

The process and experience of returning to society after custody Signup and view all the answers

Define parole guidelines.

Recommended lengths of confinement and aftercare for specific juvenile offenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP)?

A balanced and comprehensive continuum of intervention for serious juvenile offenders Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Community Treatment

Involves nonsecure settings and community resources for treating juveniles, including housing and counseling services.
Emphasizes victim restitution programs to promote accountability.

Suppression Effect

Refers to a decrease in youth arrests following incarceration or punishment.

Probation

Nonpunitive legal alternative focusing on community treatment under strict supervision by a court officer.
Requires adherence to specified rules to prevent incarceration.

Conditions of Probation

Set of rules governing acceptable behavior for juveniles on probation.

Juvenile Probation Officer

Court officer overseeing juveniles at all stages of the court process—intake, predisposition, postadjudication, postdisposition.

Predisposition Report

A comprehensive assessment created by probation officers, guiding the court on treatment needs and relevant factors related to the juvenile.

Juvenile Intensive Probation Supervision (JIPS)

Close supervision involving near-daily interactions with a probation officer as an alternative to detention.

House Arrest

Offenders remain at home during specific times, monitored through calls and visits or electronic devices.

Electronic Monitoring

Active systems use a radio signal for continuous tracking; passive systems rely on random phone calls for compliance checks.

Balanced Probation

Integrates community safety, juvenile accountability, and individualized support for offenders.

Monetary Restitution

Juveniles must financially compensate victims for losses resulting from their crimes.

Victim Service Restitution

Offenders are required to perform services directly for victims of their crimes.

Community Service Restitution

Offenders must contribute service hours to beneficial community organizations.

Residential Program

Placement in nonsecure settings such as group homes to ensure monitoring and staff relationships.

Group Homes

Structured, non-secure residences offering education, counseling, and job training.

Foster Care Program

Placement of at-risk juveniles with families for necessary guidance and care.

Family Group Homes

A hybrid model combining foster care with group home characteristics, providing a family-like setting.

Rural Programs

Provide outdoor work and leisure opportunities in a rural environment, such as forestry or agriculture.

Nonresidential Programs

Counseling and support services provided while juveniles remain at home.

Reform Schools

Institutions focusing on education and psychological services for juveniles forcibly detained.

Cottage System

Living arrangement in compounds with multiple cottages, fostering a homelike atmosphere.

Least Restrictive Alternative

Selecting the least confining treatment option that still meets the child's needs.

Individual Counseling

Focused support to help juveniles navigate current challenges and conflicts.

Psychotherapy

Structured counseling aimed at resolving deeper conflicts for better societal adjustment.

Reality Therapy

Emphasizes current behavior and personal accountability for actions.

Behavior Modification

A technique using rewards and punishments to encourage desired behaviors.

Group Therapy

Group sessions providing support and shared experiences among juveniles.

Guided Group Interaction (GGI)

Peer support in addressing and resolving personal issues through group dynamics.

Positive Peer Culture (PPC)

Peer-led program promoting behavior modification through encouragement and reinforcement.

Milieu Therapy

Comprehensive treatment engaging all environmental aspects to foster growth and adjustment.

Wilderness Probation

Outdoor programs designed to help juveniles face life challenges through positive experiences.

Boot Camps

Programs combining strict discipline with educational and therapeutic elements.

Right to Treatment

Legal philosophy asserting juveniles' entitlement to treatment while under court jurisdiction.

Aftercare

Transitional support to assist juveniles in re-adjusting to community life.

Reentry

The experience of reintegrating into society post-custody.

Parole Guidelines

Recommended confinement durations and aftercare assistance tailored to specific offenses.

Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP)

Structured intervention program for serious juvenile offenders transitioning back to the community.

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