Supervisor File and Supervision Plan Review: (Case Management and Treatment) Since the last file review, Mishai continues to adjust poorly. She has acquired multiple major and moderate infractions for failure to comply and threats to institutional infractions. She had several SIB incidents, and PO has attempted to address this issue with her to no avail. The Comprehensive Re-Entry Case Plan has been addressed with Ms. Harrington (PDSS), Mishai, the grandmother, and the JCC counselor.…
I am the director of Centerforce Youth Court and I have had the privilege of supervising Evan Mallah for the past four years. Centerforce is a rehabilitation program where people such as Evan represent adolescent offenders in court where the offenders are given the chance to expunge their record instead of going to juvenile hall. Throughout Evan’s four years volunteering with the program he has managed countless cases, advised younger volunteers and done his best for a cause he feels strongly about. Evan has proven both his outstanding leadership ability and his commitment to helping the less-privileged parts of his community.…
First, the case worker should have coordinated preliminary treatment plans for the initial stages of Gabriel’s placements. Here, the worker should have referred foster parents to speak with specialists or attend educational/informational classes on caring for children with unique social, cultural, and behavioral barriers. A class such as this would have been geared toward educating foster parents on identifying common behavioral disturbances, how to respond to future issues, and, importantly, warning signs of suicidal ideations. Plans set forth by the case worker should have also included family therapy sessions to better prepare Gabriel and his foster parents for their transitions in living situation. Next, the case worker should have worked together with the foster parents in collectively coordinating a step-by-step ongoing treatment plan to aid in Gabriel’s recovery, including continued family therapy sessions and weekly reports from the foster parents updating the case worker on Gabriel’s progress, changes in behavior, and/or any concerns that may have arisen.…
This paper written by Amanda B. Cissner and Michael Rempel, discusses what the drug courts are, a brief explanation when and how the drug courts got started, how do they work, and what do they do for the people who are given the treatment for their dug usage problems. In this review paper I’m going to explain what those points are and what do they mean to me in my own words. Drug courts was introduced in 1989 in Miami, it launched dramatic shift in how the court system responds to the criminal behavior of drug addicted defendants, by combining treatment with close supervision, the drug court model offered new alternative to the unproductive and costly cycle of addiction crime, and incarceration. In other ways it seems like they’re going to…
The Basic View of Human Nature as seen Through my Theoretical Lens At this stage of my therapeutic development as I contemplate what my basic view of human nature means through my theoretical lens, I compartmentalize my worldview perceptions. My thinking, feelings, and the way I act result from a culmination of experiences, values, and beliefs. As a result, I had to marry my worldview with choice of theory in developing my therapeutic orientation. I imagine as I continue to evolve as a counselor, gain experience and continue with my education, my theoretical orientation will shift, or I will build upon the foundation of my orientation.…
two feet, gain their self-esteem, and regain their relationship with their children and family members (Kaye, 2004). Another problem-solving courts with successful results include domestic violence courts. Domestic violence cases arose in the 1900s and it was evident that not enough was being done in order to protect the victims. Problem-solving courts allow for one judge to overview the case from the beginning to the end.…
This assessment and report was completed prior to court to assess Raseanda’s pattern of offending, strengths, risk to re-offend, and criminogenic needs, as well as to guide recommendations to the court. Given the above assessment results, it is respectfully recommended that the court consider the following: Disposition be continued out for a period of 60 days. This officer is recommending that a psychological evaluation be ordered so that possible residential placement can be explored. A proper recommendation for disposition cannot be made at this time without the benefit of a thorough psychological evaluation. A thorough evaluation may be able to assist with residential placement if appropriate and uncover areas of needed treatment.…
Drug courts constitute a clear example of an integrated public health and safety strategy that has shown promise for reducing drug use and recidivism rates. Drug courts are separate criminal courts providing supervised treatment for drug offenders as an alternative to incarceration. Drug courts provide offenders with intensive court supervision, mandatory drug testing, and substance abuse treatment. Successful completion of the program allows the offender to avoid incarceration, have their criminal charges reduced or dismissed, or have their sentences reduced. Those found not in compliance with the program rules typically receive a criminal drug conviction and may be sentenced to incarceration.…
Drug courts are utilized by the criminal justice general sessions courts to try to end the abuse of drugs such as alcohol and substance. In drug court, it will allow the choice of the individual who may need that extra help to fight their addiction by offering to partake in a treatment program. If the individual successfully completes the program they are subject to getting their case dismissed. “In exchange for successful completion of the treatment program, the court may dismiss the original charge, reduce or set aside a sentence, offer some lesser penalty, or offer a combination of these” (NADCP, 1997). Drug courts generate surroundings that are clear and with certain principles.…
Introduction In the United States (U.S.), drug courts were first established in the late 1980s. The limited range and effectiveness of the criminal justice measures then for dealing crimes involving drugs fueled the development of drug courts. Since then, drug courts have evolved. Studies have indicated positive findings regarding drug courts.…
Specialized courts have been instrumental in deviating the impact of overpopulated and taxed prison systems. Accordingly, they provide an environment that allows drug abusers to correct their behavior and lessen recidivism for similar crimes (Drug Courts, n.d.). The advantage of having a drug courts improve the treatment an offender gets and allows them to take charge over the positive changes in their day-to-day lives. The National Institute of Justice has found that recidivism rates drop significantly around 17%-26% depending of the programs used and assignment of judges over the length of time done (Do Drug Courts Work? Findings From Drug Court Research, n.d.).…
Substance Abuse Treatment in the Juvenile Justice System Juvenile offenders have a high rate of substance use. Upon arrival to a correctional facility after being detained, approximately 56% of boys and 40% of girls tested positive for drugs. Most of these youth test positively for marijuana or cocaine, but many are addicted to many more substances. The DSM-V defines a substance-use disorder as “a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress…” classified by encompassing 2 or more of 11 different criteria from the manual. By effectively treating substance-use disorders, the juvenile justice system can: a) stop the offender from committing the criminal act of drug use itself and b) decrease recidivism rates of juvenile offenders by truly treating them instead of perpetuating them to become a product of the…
The American Public Health Association(APHA) is responsible for the health and wellbeing of our country. As a prime source for “[protecting]...the health of people and communities where they live, learn work, and play” (APHA), we must trust them with the matter of the illegal drug abuse. The APHA promotes “healthy decisions” and should be able to aid victims, whom are unable to exist or grow for themselves. While each drug result in different side effects and hazards, how would we know or measure the knowledge of our justice system of illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, or/and methamphetamine. Therefore, personal growth, autonomy, healthy relationships, and physical health are initial for the wellbeing of our communities and our citizens.…
In our criminal justice system, juveniles are treated far differently than adults, but many suffer similar issues. Amongst juvenile offenders, there is an overwhelming number of youths who have a mental illness, making it necessary for actions to be taken to help individuals. In the system, mental illnesses must be identified do crucial services can be provided to provide reoffending. Our juvenile justice system needs to identify the needs and concerns of mental illness, address the types that classify, determine the link of this to juvenile offenders, in order to study if they are being provided adequate services, as well as what needs to be improved and changed for the future.…
Children that have been abuse have suffered their own right and protections, many of these children have lost the trust in adults, these children are emotionally disturbed and scared. In considering Amie’s issue, social workers and other multi agencies will need to work with the family throughout the process of the ongoing assessment. Children and families social worker needs to understand the values in different families when assessing them. The social worker needs to be proactive in discharging duties in a diverse way, (O’loughlin and O’lounghin…