Ethnicity, gender, and global risk indicators in the lives of status offenders coming to the attention of the juvenile court

Article Abstract:

The risks and needs of status offenders in comparison to an at-large juvenile court sample, with specific attention paid to factors related to gender and ethnicity are examined. The Global Risk Assessment Device (GRAD) is used in studies that have generated initial evidence of its reliability and validity and it offers users both the ability to compare youth scores across various court samples and remain respectful of the unique culture of a given jurisdiction.

United States, Psychological aspects, Analysis, Comparative analysis, Sex differences (Psychology), Ethnicity, Status offenders

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Building bridges between the parole officer and the families of serious juvenile offenders: a preliminary report on a family-based parole program

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A parole program has been developed focusing on the families of juvenile offenders released from custody. Education efforts emphasize connections between teenage well-being and family processes, and exploration of dysfunctional and healthy family dynamics.

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Ohio, Parole Procedures, Juvenile offenders, Parole officers, Parole

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Achieving justice for children: Public defenders in Israel's juvenile courts

Article Abstract:

The impacts of the introduction of public defenders (PDs) in Israel's juvenile courts are examined. The analysis of the PD's role is explained in terms of Eisenstein and Jacob's courtroom work-group model.

Israel, Public affairs, Social aspects, Public defenders, Juvenile courts

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