CRJ435 Discussion - The Office of Juvenile Justice

CRJ435

Discussion

1.)  Girls and Gangs CRJ 435

• The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s National Girls Initiative developed a policy and practices to promote positive outcomes for girls at risk of entering or in the juvenile justice system.
• Please watch the following video explaining this initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgV7pdlAQns
• Research has shown that female juvenile delinquency has been rising. Speculate on why you believe these rates have been rising. Support your opinions with at least one quality reference no older than the past year.

2.) Mental Health

Please respond to the following:

• Describe what happens in mental health court.