juvenile practice is not child`s play juvenile
... just juvy court.” Minority youth are disproportionately affected by these problems since youth of color are over-represented among indigent youth in Texas’s criminal justice system. Moreover, the judicial system often does not effectively assess mental health problems and identify treatment needs fo ...
... just juvy court.” Minority youth are disproportionately affected by these problems since youth of color are over-represented among indigent youth in Texas’s criminal justice system. Moreover, the judicial system often does not effectively assess mental health problems and identify treatment needs fo ...
The Challenge of ADHD and Youth Offending
... Research suggests that ADHD youths are vulnerable to committing crimes and that there is a disproportionately high proportion of individuals with ADHD involved with the criminal justice system. UK studies of offenders have indicated around 45% of youths and 24% of male adults screen positive for a c ...
... Research suggests that ADHD youths are vulnerable to committing crimes and that there is a disproportionately high proportion of individuals with ADHD involved with the criminal justice system. UK studies of offenders have indicated around 45% of youths and 24% of male adults screen positive for a c ...
General Strain Theory and Bullying Victimization
... Characteristics of strain most likely to lead to delinquency. After much criticism, Agnew (2001) expanded his theory by identifying four characteristics of strains that are most likely to result in crime. Strains are criminogenic when they are seen as unjust, are perceived high in magnitude, are ass ...
... Characteristics of strain most likely to lead to delinquency. After much criticism, Agnew (2001) expanded his theory by identifying four characteristics of strains that are most likely to result in crime. Strains are criminogenic when they are seen as unjust, are perceived high in magnitude, are ass ...
October 14, 2015 - Alaska Judicial Council
... In those cases, if the offender is released on mandatory parole, and/or if that offender is granted discretionary parole, that term of parole will be served concurrent with the period of probation. o In practice, this means that the offender is supervised by the same field agent, but violations (PTR ...
... In those cases, if the offender is released on mandatory parole, and/or if that offender is granted discretionary parole, that term of parole will be served concurrent with the period of probation. o In practice, this means that the offender is supervised by the same field agent, but violations (PTR ...
What is Probation?
... If probation is revoked, may not be required to serve more time in prison that he or she would have if originally incarcerated ...
... If probation is revoked, may not be required to serve more time in prison that he or she would have if originally incarcerated ...
juvenile transfer to criminal court study: final report
... gender and race, as well as prior offense history, including such factors as victim injury, property damage, use of weapons and other details that were unavailable through automated data systems. The study reveals that, after age 18, youth transferred to adult criminal court were more likely to comm ...
... gender and race, as well as prior offense history, including such factors as victim injury, property damage, use of weapons and other details that were unavailable through automated data systems. The study reveals that, after age 18, youth transferred to adult criminal court were more likely to comm ...
`Restorative Justice as a Unifying Force for Child Justice
... disorders in modern cities. 12 They questioned the free will on which the liberal state was being built. ...
... disorders in modern cities. 12 They questioned the free will on which the liberal state was being built. ...
The Fear Factor Stephen Harper’s “Tough on Crime” Agenda Paula Mallea >
... decreased in each of the last three years, is the most frequent federal statute charge in adult courts.” Another source of fear for the public has to do with offenders who re-offend upon release from prison. According to the Roadmap, Canadians need to be very afraid of violent recidivism. And yet st ...
... decreased in each of the last three years, is the most frequent federal statute charge in adult courts.” Another source of fear for the public has to do with offenders who re-offend upon release from prison. According to the Roadmap, Canadians need to be very afraid of violent recidivism. And yet st ...
Managing and Treating Justice-Involved Individuals with Intellectual
... Women make up a small percentage of offenders with ID; however, female offenders with ID generally have higher levels of mental health problems, higher levels of sexual abuse, and lower levels of re-offending than their male counterparts (Lindsay et al., ...
... Women make up a small percentage of offenders with ID; however, female offenders with ID generally have higher levels of mental health problems, higher levels of sexual abuse, and lower levels of re-offending than their male counterparts (Lindsay et al., ...
A Profile of the Saline County Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems
... Saline County, located in southern Illinois, covers an area of 383 square miles and had a 2003 population of 26,158, according to estimates by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of the Census. Using these figures, Saline County was the 26th smallest county in Illinois geographically, but 52nd ...
... Saline County, located in southern Illinois, covers an area of 383 square miles and had a 2003 population of 26,158, according to estimates by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of the Census. Using these figures, Saline County was the 26th smallest county in Illinois geographically, but 52nd ...
Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder
... Camouflage Society In my book, Without Conscience, I argued that we live in a "camouflage society," a society in which some psychopathic traits- egocentricity, lack of concern for others, superficiality, style over substance, being "cool," manipulativeness, and so forth- increasingly are tolerated a ...
... Camouflage Society In my book, Without Conscience, I argued that we live in a "camouflage society," a society in which some psychopathic traits- egocentricity, lack of concern for others, superficiality, style over substance, being "cool," manipulativeness, and so forth- increasingly are tolerated a ...
Lower Crime Rates and Prisoner Recidivism
... huge amounts of taxpayer’s money on prisons rather than trying to fix the problem in a different way. In addition to being exposed to this problem in class, I witnessed the problem of recidivism at large at my internship at the Federal Probation Office in the Southern District of New York. Meeting ...
... huge amounts of taxpayer’s money on prisons rather than trying to fix the problem in a different way. In addition to being exposed to this problem in class, I witnessed the problem of recidivism at large at my internship at the Federal Probation Office in the Southern District of New York. Meeting ...
Occupational Stress Management And Coaching Skills Workshop
... CICAD XXXVI Regular Session Dec. 7, 2004, Washington, D.C. ...
... CICAD XXXVI Regular Session Dec. 7, 2004, Washington, D.C. ...
The Emerging Criminal War on Sex Offenders
... to counter the shifting policy priorities of the criminal justice system.7 By the time of Nixon’s official declaration, the War on Drugs was substantially underway. As it was in the years before Nixon’s famous speech, America finds itself laying the groundwork for another large-scale criminal war. T ...
... to counter the shifting policy priorities of the criminal justice system.7 By the time of Nixon’s official declaration, the War on Drugs was substantially underway. As it was in the years before Nixon’s famous speech, America finds itself laying the groundwork for another large-scale criminal war. T ...
An Unfinished Journey: The Evolution of Crime Measurement in the
... criminology should not be understated. He was certainly a positivist and felt that the laws of the social world could be uncovered much like they had in the physical world using the scientific method. With his positivistic bent and coming from the physical sciences himself, Quetelet (1842), utilizin ...
... criminology should not be understated. He was certainly a positivist and felt that the laws of the social world could be uncovered much like they had in the physical world using the scientific method. With his positivistic bent and coming from the physical sciences himself, Quetelet (1842), utilizin ...
Alternatives to Incarceration in California
... Research that addresses the question of what we should be doing with offenders in the community can inform discussions about alternatives to incarceration in California. Two strategies in particular are supported by large bodies of research: intensive supervision combined with swift responses to vio ...
... Research that addresses the question of what we should be doing with offenders in the community can inform discussions about alternatives to incarceration in California. Two strategies in particular are supported by large bodies of research: intensive supervision combined with swift responses to vio ...
The operation and experience of Multi
... The responsible authority must reasonably consider that the offender may cause harm to the public. The responsibility of identification lies with the agency that deals initially with the offender. (Home Office 2004) ...
... The responsible authority must reasonably consider that the offender may cause harm to the public. The responsibility of identification lies with the agency that deals initially with the offender. (Home Office 2004) ...
A comparison of punishment exchange rates between offenders
... and Stalans also determined from public opinion surveys of Michigan residents that two out of three respondents believed that, for offenders with limited criminal histories and who had not committed serious offenses, community-based alternative sanctions should be used instead of prison. Furthermore ...
... and Stalans also determined from public opinion surveys of Michigan residents that two out of three respondents believed that, for offenders with limited criminal histories and who had not committed serious offenses, community-based alternative sanctions should be used instead of prison. Furthermore ...
October 7, 2013 - Tiger Team Sub Committee Presentation
... o At Risk: Members at “Risk” are identified as being part of the higher risk bucket where as they are likely to use more inpatient services. For the CJ population the term “At Risk” is used to Statistically validated factors that predict the probability of an offender committing assaultive and prope ...
... o At Risk: Members at “Risk” are identified as being part of the higher risk bucket where as they are likely to use more inpatient services. For the CJ population the term “At Risk” is used to Statistically validated factors that predict the probability of an offender committing assaultive and prope ...
Major Risk Factors for Recidivism Among
... The prevalence and poor outcomes of OMIs have attracted remarkable attention from national policymakers and practitioners; particularly from those involved in the criminal justice system (American Probation and Par ...
... The prevalence and poor outcomes of OMIs have attracted remarkable attention from national policymakers and practitioners; particularly from those involved in the criminal justice system (American Probation and Par ...
AQA A-level Year 2 - Collins Education
... bigger problems. For example, the institution of marriage could be stabilised by some married men buying the services of prostitutes. Albert Cohen (1993) suggested that crime could boost employment and the economy by creating jobs for police officers and others who work in criminal justice, not to m ...
... bigger problems. For example, the institution of marriage could be stabilised by some married men buying the services of prostitutes. Albert Cohen (1993) suggested that crime could boost employment and the economy by creating jobs for police officers and others who work in criminal justice, not to m ...
From Little Things, Big Things Grow
... expectations should be with respect to various responses and interventions (e.g. we know that exposing young people to situations where their desire to take risks may be heightened will probably not result in the outcome desired). Finally, they change any presumption that young people are simply “m ...
... expectations should be with respect to various responses and interventions (e.g. we know that exposing young people to situations where their desire to take risks may be heightened will probably not result in the outcome desired). Finally, they change any presumption that young people are simply “m ...
SYG 2323 Study Guide
... 7. Discuss Durkheim’s concept of anomie in a homogeneous versus a heterogeneous society. CHAPTER 4: Psychological and Biological Perspectives 1. Explain the roles of the id, the ego, and the superego. 2. Discuss Kohlberg’s three phases of moral development, and the respective effect on behavior. 3. ...
... 7. Discuss Durkheim’s concept of anomie in a homogeneous versus a heterogeneous society. CHAPTER 4: Psychological and Biological Perspectives 1. Explain the roles of the id, the ego, and the superego. 2. Discuss Kohlberg’s three phases of moral development, and the respective effect on behavior. 3. ...
With Liberty and Juvenile Justice for All: Extending the Right to a
... crimes are tried in a separate court system where they are denied the fundamental right to ajury trial.5 This Comment examines the basis and justifications for affording jury trials within the juvenile court system. Part II compares the purposes, policies, and protections of the criminal court syste ...
... crimes are tried in a separate court system where they are denied the fundamental right to ajury trial.5 This Comment examines the basis and justifications for affording jury trials within the juvenile court system. Part II compares the purposes, policies, and protections of the criminal court syste ...
International Journal of Forensic Mental Health
... journal will continue to grow. Importantly, the journal will establish an impact factor that will further encourage excellent submissions worldwide. Although my term has been cut short due to competing demands on my time, some positive ...
... journal will continue to grow. Importantly, the journal will establish an impact factor that will further encourage excellent submissions worldwide. Although my term has been cut short due to competing demands on my time, some positive ...