Efficacy of Juvenile Offender Assessments: Utilization of Recommendations, Measurement Constructs, and Risk Factors

The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of juvenile offender assessments. Data from 104 juvenile offender assessments were analyzed and followed up with placement, subsequent offending, and outcome data from the juvenile and adult systems. Constructs consistently assessed included intellectual functioning, academic achievement, and personality functioning; however, under-diagnosis of intellectual deficits, learning disabilities, and personality disorders was found. Results indicated the assessment of family functioning, substance use, and social functioning should be included in comprehensive assessments, as they may result in alternative placement and treatment options of benefit to the juvenile offender. A juvenile offender typology proposed by DiCataldo and Grisso (1995) was successfully utilized and proved predictive of recidivism, future harm to others, and outcome.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Van Drie, Barbara G

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sewell, Kenneth W.
• Cox, Randall J.
• Neumann, Craig S.

• Juvenile delinquents -- Psychological testing.
• Psychodiagnostics.
• juvenile offenders
• risk factors
• recommendations
• assessment
• outcomes

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Van Drie, Barbara G
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 50923505
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3200/
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info:ark/67531/metadc3200