Juvenile Probation

Flashcards covering key topics and concepts from juvenile probation and therapy based on provided lecture notes.

Juvenile probation serves as both an agent of __ and a monitor of court orders.

behavior change

The primary legal disposition for juveniles, emphasizing community treatment and close supervision, is called __.

probation

Probation is favored because it combines both __ and legal control.

rehabilitation

Problems like anti-social peers and substance abuse are considered __ that can lead to juvenile criminal activity.

risk factors

MST stands for __, which focuses on empowering the family and supports treatment for antisocial and delinquent youth.

Multi-Systemic Therapy

A 'contract' between the juvenile and court is known as __.

probation

Probation officers assess a juvenile’s risk and needs through a __ Report.

Predisposition

The __ includes local juvenile courts, state administrative offices, and county executives.

organization of juvenile probation services

Therapeutic interventions aim to improve __ between the juvenile and social structures like family and school.

connections

To gauge a juvenile's potential for recidivism, assess their __ level along with risk factors.

risk

Probation conditions must be adhered to by the juvenile to avoid __.

incarceration

Common findings show that delinquency is influenced by multiple __ factors, including family and peers.

risk

Protective factors can include positive influences such as __ or hobbies that help steer juveniles away from crime.

siblings

The 'Big Seven' risk factors for juvenile recidivism includes Dysfunctional Family and __.

Substance Abuse

MST clients include the entire __ of the youth, focusing on comprehensive treatment strategies.

ecology

Effective probationary programs emphasize __ interventions over punitive measures.

therapeutic

Outcomes of Multi-Systemic Therapy show reduced rates of __ and improved family functioning.

recidivism