Assessing the Youthful Offender Issues and Techniques
Our society's preoccupation with crime and fear of crime appears to have shifted its focus to the juvenile offender. Both electronic and print media continuously warn us that juvenile offenders are increasingly younger and more virulent. The demographics of our population suggest that there wil...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1996, 1996
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1996 |
| Series: | Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology Library
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Conceptual and Theoretical Background
- 2. Decision Making within Juvenile Justice Systems
- 3. The Role of Psychological Assessments in the Juvenile Justice Decision Process
- 4. Assessing Aptitudes and Achievement Levels
- 5. Assessing Personality, Attitudes, and Behaviors
- 6. Assessing Environmental Factors
- 7. Diagnostic and Classification Systems
- 8. Conclusions and Recommendations
- Appendix 1: Instruments and Procedures Identified in This Volume
- Appendix 2: Addresses of Major Test Publishers
- References
- Author Index