Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A large number of juvenile courts do not utilize, or correctly
apply, empirically supported structured screening or assessment tools, sometimes
relying on practice wisdom or intuition to determine the risk a youth poses to the
community or whether the youth is amenable to system alternatives.
2. Over the past decade, the use of screenings for mental health,
trauma, substance abuse, and other related delinquency risk factors have become
increasingly less commonplace in the juvenile justice system.
3. There is little difference in delinquency risk and juvenile justice
outcomes between boys and girls.
4. In recent years, numerous states have moved toward
comprehensive juvenile justice reform and coordinated strategies across their juvenile
courts.
5. Probation officers can more effectively work with youthful
offenders when they have larger caseloads that allow for more time together with the
young person, their family, and other important support people.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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