Randall Salekin, "Forensic Evaluation and Treatment of Juveniles: Innovation and Best Practices"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1433819341 | PDF | pages: 196 | 6.5 mb
Psychologists have always played a key role in determining how the juvenile justice system assesses and treats young offenders. Recent neuropsychological findings shows that there are important developmental differences between juvenile offenders, such as varying levels of maturity, risk potential, and amenability to treatment, not to mention individualized personality traits and possible mental disorders. Psychologists must therefore strive for targeted rehabilitation services to avoid unfair treatment and redirect youth to healthier life choices.