Juvenile Delinquent Rehabilitation

Treatment Methods There are multiple treatment methods and programs that have been established to assist with juvenile delinquent rehabilitation processes over the years. Some of the most effective treatment programs include the Multisystem Therapy (MST) program, the Oregon Treatment Foster Care (OTFC) program, and the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program. The MST program focuses on the individual, family, peer, school, and social network variables that are linked with identified problems, as well as on the interface of these systems. MST aims to decrease barriers to accessing services by increasing the juvenile’s engagement in the treatment process by using a model of services that are community based. The OTFC program is based on …show more content…
Some of these treatment interventions include the wraparound model, the Parent Management Training (PMT) program, and the Juvenile Counseling and Assessment (JCAP) program. The wraparound model was designed to coordinate the available services within the community to maximize effectiveness of juvenile treatment. It is effective in capturing mental health, education, child welfare, and juvenile justice issues and aims to be child and family centered, focused on strengths of families and individuals, community and cultural relevance, flexibility, and the coordination across all agencies involved. The PMT intervention is based on social learning theory and teaches parents how to modify interaction between parent and child to develop prosocial behaviors in their youth. The JCAP intervention is based on social learning theory and focuses on problem solving skills, social skills, anger management, and education by providing group and individual counseling, physiological assessments, and family consultations (Heilbrun, …show more content…
These methods provide juveniles and parents with education, resources, and assistance that suits the needs of the juvenile. Depending on the individual needs of the juvenile, multiple programs may be required to address all of the issues identified. Although treatment methods are all focused on the same outcome, there are some difference between the multiple methods available. These differences are primarily how the method is delivered and the resources used to obtain the end state. Some programs rely on social network settings like communities and schools to assist with the treatment process, while other programs may assign a personal counselor to be a full time mentor. The program that is considered for use is driven by the individual juvenile’s requirements and how much individual attention they may need to maximize rehabilitation