Juvenile Justice Assessment and Intervention

14 Questions

What is the primary purpose of offending risk assessment?

To predict future risk of offending or violence

What are the better alternatives for low-level youthful offenders?

Prevention and diversion

What is the recommended approach for community-based correction programs?

Evidence-based approaches and cost-benefit analysis

Which organizations are part of the effective framework for the juvenile justice system?

Bureau of Justice Assistance, Council of State Governments, and National Reentry Resource Center

What is the primary focus of addressing girls' delinquency?

Addressing physical maltreatment

Which principles are included in the Juvenile Justice System?

Risk and needs assessment, evidence-based programs, coordinated approach, and tailored policies

What is the net-widening effect of diversion?

Drawing young people into the juvenile justice system

What does delinquency prevention focus on?

Parenting quality and school issues

What is the primary focus of aggression replacement training and juvenile drug courts?

Addressing problem behavior and lack of pro-social skills

Which interventions are mentioned in the text?

PATHS and Homebuilders

Why is probation supervision considered ineffective?

Due to its punitive-focused approach

What is diversion?

A nonarrest option for first-time or low-level youthful offenders

What is the graduated response model?

A model for different levels of sanctions and interventions based on the seriousness and chronicity of the offender's behavior

What are formal diversion programs?

Programs that involve admission of guilt and participation in suitable programming

Study Notes

Assessment involves identifying problems and investigating risks for young people and their families.
Offending risk assessment uses empirical reliability and validity to predict future risk of offending or violence.
Mental health, trauma, and substance use are assessed using various screening tools.
Girls' delinquency is addressed by identifying physical maltreatment and improving family functioning, parental supervision, and school success.
The net-widening effect of diversion draws young people into the juvenile justice system.
Ineffective community-based correction programs include curfew laws, boot camps, and disciplinary-focused programs.
Effective programs use evidence-based approaches and cost-benefit analysis.
Aggression replacement training and juvenile drug courts address problem behavior and lack of pro-social skills.
Probation supervision is ineffective due to its punitive-focused approach.
The graduated response model involves different levels of sanctions and interventions based on the seriousness and chronicity of the offender's behavior.

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