1. Compare the risk of exposure to violence for a juvenile within the prison setting versus being released to community supervision.
2. Explain the risk factors for juvenile offenders being tried and sentenced as adults versus as juveniles.
3. Explain the role of the forensic psychology professional in this process.

References

• Baird, C., Healy, T., Johnson, K., Bogie, A., Dankert, E. W., & Scharenbroch, C. (2013).A comparison of risk assessment instruments in juvenile justice. Retrieved from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/grants/244477.pdf Baird, C., Healy, T., Johnson, K., Bogie, A., Dankert, E. W., & Scharenbroch, C. (2013).A comparison of risk assessment instruments in juvenile justice. Retrieved from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/grants/244477.pdf
• Greene, E., & Evelo, A. J. (2013). Attitudes regarding life sentences for juvenile offenders.Law and Human Behavior, 37(4), 276-289. doi:10.1037/lhb0000031
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