Reading Assignment for Section 4.3
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 4.3: Juvenile Detention and Alternatives.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll learn how decisions about juvenile detention are made and the factors that influence these critical choices. You’ll explore the impacts of detention on young people and discover various alternatives designed to support rehabilitation and community safety. Lastly, you’ll evaluate the role of community-based programs and the challenges involved in implementing effective alternatives to detention.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 4.3
- SLO 1: Identify the criteria used to determine whether a juvenile should be detained, including the use of risk assessments.
- SLO 2: Analyze the psychological and social impacts of detention on juveniles and their implications for rehabilitation.
- SLO 3: Explain the various alternatives to detention, such as home confinement, electronic monitoring, and community service, and their benefits.
- SLO 4: Evaluate the role of community-based programs in addressing the root causes of juvenile delinquency and promoting rehabilitation.
- SLO 5: Assess the challenges and effectiveness of implementing alternatives to detention, including funding issues, community resistance, and program evaluation.
Modification History File Created: 04/26/2024 Last Modified: 11/20/2024
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