Juvenile Delinquency| 64 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A fact to remember correct answer: -A majority of juveniles who are arrested will never again be arrested, either as a juvenile or as an adult -Maryland study: 56% youth never taken into custody again -North Dakota study: 58% of youth taken into custody were never taken into custody again So, what does this data tell us about the most powerful intervention agent for altering criminal conduct? correct answer: -The less we do with these kids, the better off they are -Hands off approach is usually best -Kids resent intervention and rebel again after that What is the intended outcome for serious offenders? correct answer: -Reduce the probability of further offending -Reduce the probability of further serious offending -Reduce drug use and abuse -Modify criminal mindset and antisocial temperament -Improve school attitudes and performance -Increase family functioning -Make juveniles productive members of society Who is responsible for assessing risk and need? correct answer: -Juvenile probation officer at intake -Risk assessment tools (youth assessment screening instruments--Purpose: to attempt to predict risk level in referred youth, to tailor programs on the basis of risk level and nature of risk, and once placed we need to determine the effectiveness of the program) How do we determine how effective programs are? (7 requirements of an adequate test of correctional efficacy) correct answer: 1. Program must specify its method 2. The method must be teachable and learnable 3. Random assignment of participants and controls 4. Delivery of treatment with force intended 5. Measurement before and after 6. Success must be defined beforehand and not be allowed to change 7. Outcomes should be observed on the outside (recidivism or other) after a period of time Examples of claims by tough love industry correct answer: What they claim: 1. We accept all kinds of clients 2. These programs are beneficial for your acting out child 3. If just one child benefits from the program, it is worth is 4. We have payment plans set up to help your child 5. Your child will be able to recreate while in our program What they are really saying: