Reading Assignment for Section 7.1
Read the following subsection from our online textbook:
What You Will Learn
This section explores the evolving landscape of the juvenile justice system, highlighting key trends and challenges. You’ll learn about the movement towards decarceration and alternative measures to detention, the disparities affecting minority and female juveniles, and the complex intersection of mental health issues within the justice system. The section also provides insights into successful models for integrating mental health services and the importance of addressing disparities to ensure fairness and equity.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7.1
- SLO 1: Explain the national and international trends towards decarceration and alternative measures to detention, including their effectiveness and implementation.
- SLO 2: Describe the causes and implications of racial and gender disparities within the juvenile justice system, including their impact on legal outcomes and access to representation.
- SLO 3: Discuss the prevalence of mental health issues among juvenile offenders, the systemic difficulties in addressing them, and successful models for integrating mental health services.
- SLO 4: Analyze strategies for mitigating disparities, including implicit bias training, standardized sentencing criteria, and gender-specific rehabilitation programs.
- SLO 5: Evaluate the barriers to effective mental health care, including inadequate screening, resource limitations, and stigma, and how to overcome these challenges.
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