Social History and Planning (From Upper Midwest Juvenile Law Conference, October 30 and October 31, 1980, P 5-13, 1980 - See NCJ-86798)

• NCJ Number: 86799
• Author(s): R O D Schoenbacher
• Date Published: 1980
• Length: 9 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Available on microfiche as NCJ-86798

Annotation

This paper describes a classification system for juvenile offenders that probation officers can use in organizing and managing their caseloads.

Abstract

It outlines procedures for using the classification system and the levels of classification or supervision (maximum, moderate, minimum, and none) required. The paper lists problems that are significant indicators of future trouble with a delinquent. These are listed under sociological, biological (i.e., hyperactivity), psychological, and educational problems. Levels of supervision are illustrated by a point spread that gives the probation officer flexibility in determining the level of supervision needed. The paper outlines levels of service (i.e., face-to-face contacts) required under each level of supervision and includes a sample classification and casework plan.