Navigating the juvenile court process from intake to re-entry care can be confusing to youth. It differs greatly from the adult system, with a focus on doing what is in the youths best interest throughout the nine different steps of the process.
For this assignment, we will take a journey through the juvenile court process through the eyes of Destiny, our youth from Week 3. We will enter each door of the process to gain a better understanding of what a youth may experience and how they may feel as they move through the system.
Complete the following activity to learn about the nine steps of the juvenile court process and see how Destiny experiences it from her own perspective:
Then, answer the following questions using the template provided:
- During the intake process, youth may be asked questions around their background, their first time experimenting with illicit substances, family life, and so on. Why are these questions important during intake?
- During the detention process, a decision will be made on where a youth will be placed until they have an adjudication hearing. Do you believe it was in Destinys best interest to be temporarily placed in a detention facility? Why or why not?
- What are some of the reasons that youth are waived to the adult system? Do you believe Destinys actions were severe enough to be waived to the adult system? Why or why not?
- Why is aftercare important for a juvenile?
- If you had to explain the adjudication process to Destiny, what do you believe would be the most difficult piece to explain to her and why?
- Based on everything you have learned about the adjudication process, do you believe the decisions made for Destiny were the right decisions, and were they in her best interest? Why or why not?
Individual Project Rubric
The Individual Project (IP) Grading Rubric is a scoring tool that represents the performance expectations for the IP. This Individual Project Grading Rubric is divided into components that provide a clear description of what should be included within each component of the IP. Its the roadmap that can help you in the development of your IP.
Criteria
Maximum Points Possible
Describe why questions during the intake process are important.
25
Discuss whether or not temporary placement in a facility was in Destinys best interest. Discuss if it was the right decision.
30
Describe situations where youth may be waived to the adult system.
30
Discuss the most difficult piece of the overall adjudication process and describe why.
30
Professional Language: Assignment contains accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few or no errors.
10
