Overview

Canada has a long history of using the criminal justice system to address social problems of youth in society. Yet, according to clinical psychologist Mary Vandergoot, this approach has ignored that many so-called juvenile delinquents may have developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or have been victims of violence or neglect. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian Youth Criminal Justice Act, this is an interdisciplinary approach with clinical examples and sample evaluations, examining options for dealing with troubled youth, social and emotional issues, and the role of the various actors in youth justice, including the psychologist.

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Author:   Mary Vandergoot
Publisher:   Purich Publishing
Imprint:   Purich Publishing
Weight:   0.313kg
ISBN:  

9781895830279

ISBN 10:   1895830273
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 March 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction: Toward A Disability Paradigm 1. The Tip of the Iceberg The Code According to the YCJA Mental Disorder Provisions Key Aspects of Youth Justice Legislation Conferences Court Ordered Reports Adult Sentences for Young Offenders Constitutionality of the YCJA 2. Good Reasons for a Separate System A Period of Change and Risk Competencies in Youth Adolescence and Stress Mood Disorders Planning, Judging, and Decision-Making Substance Abuse and Addiction Implications of a Developmental Perspective The Truth about Consequences 3. Even More Reasons for a Separate System Conceptualizing Mental Disabilities Multiple Pathways Leading to Mental Disabilities At Risk for Secondary Disabilities Victimization Mental Disabilities and Delinquency Victimization and Violent Offending Victimization and Youth Justice Stereotypes Associated with Mental Disabilities Mental Disabilities and Education Disability Rights 4. The Snowball Effect Out-of-Court Measures Conditions of Release and Probation The Adverse Impact of Custody 5. Examples and Strategies Examples Intellectual Disabilities Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Disruptive Behaviour Disorders Strategies Chronic Misunderstanding Reduced Remembering Impulsivity and Planning Difficulties 6. Waiving Their Rights Competencies Required to Waive Rights Admissible Statements and Waivers 7. Competency Assessments in Youth Court Defining Roles and Preparing Clients The Assessment Process Maturity and Competence to Consent Legal Competencies in Youth Court Assessing Criminal Responsibility in Youth Assessment Process for NCR 8. Perspectives on Criminal Intent Criminal Intent and Moral Conscience To Charge or Not to Charge The Incapacitation Strategy Adult Sentences Implications for Relapse Prevention 9. Risk Assessments of Young Offenders The Historical and Philosophical Context Criminal Offending and What Works High, Low, Medium, Slow, Jolly, Pepper The Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory Risk-Need Assessments and the YCJA Are Practitioners Using Risk Measures Properly? 10. Easing the Alliance Youth Stress Parental Stress Themes from Parents' Experiences Stress and Loss Hard Work Limited Support System Constraints Diminished Participation Youth with Mental Disabilities Helping Families Cope 11. Justice as Therapy The Therapeutic Youth Court Cognitive and Behavioural Principles Locus of Control Relapse Prevention Solution-Focused Principles Buying into the Program Conclusion: The New Era Notes References Index

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Dr. Mary Vandergoot is a senior psychologist with the Youth Resource Centre, Child and Youth Program, in Saskatoon, SK, and a Professional Affiliate with the Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan. She has studied and worked in the areas of educational and developmental psychology, child and family mental health, and assessment and treatment of young offenders. She is the mother of five adult children.

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