Child and adolescent forensic evaluations: Challenges amid scientific and technological advancements.

Kennedy, Tom D.; Woods, Scarlet; Anillo, Isabelle; Caggiano, Claire

doi:10.1037/pri0000217

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“…However, there is uncertainty regarding when the case will be adjudicated, which creates challenges in measuring recidivism in a timely manner. Access to zealous legal representation impacts court outcomes as does bias in forensic evaluations of Black/Brown youth (Kennedy et al, 2023 ), both of which increase racial disparities in criminal and civil cases among minority youth. In addition, the racism/discrimination that exists at every stage of the juvenile justice system further contributes to disparities in adjudicative decisions and biased recidivism estimates (Evangelist et al, 2017 ; Childs et al, 2024 ).…”

Section: Operational Definitions Of Recidivismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Editorial: Rethinking Juvenile Recidivism: Towards a More Holistic View of Success

Kennedy,

Coker,

Hess

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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confidence: 99%

Editorial: Rethinking Juvenile Recidivism: Towards a More Holistic View of Success

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Coker,

Hess

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…The main foundation of the juvenile justice system in Poland is the Act of June 9, 2022, on the support and rehabilitation of minors (Juvenile Act, JA; consolidated text: Journal of Laws, 2022, item 1700; Bycroft et al, 2019;DiCataldo et al, 2020;Kennedy et al, 2023;Rode et al, 2022). According to the JA, Polish proceedings in juvenile cases may be initiated as a result of "demoralization" and/or juvenile delinquency.…”

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Forensic mental health assessments of juvenile misdemeanor cases involving demoralization (status offenses) and delinquency

Rode,

Kabzińska,

Rode

et al. 2023

JCP

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Purpose The role of evidence-based psychological knowledge in cases of juvenile offending is essential to make appropriate decisions relating to youth who violate legal or social norms, as it carries implications for treatment, intervention and practice. Psychological expert opinions therefore need to meet high formal and methodological requirements while maintaining ethical standards. The purpose of this study is to investigate psychological expert opinions in cases of juvenile misbehavior reported to regional courts in Poland. Juvenile court proceedings concern cases of demoralization and/or delinquent offenses. Demoralization is a legal concept described in the Act of June 9, 2022 on juvenile support and resocialization. This concept was not defined; it was only described through examples of behaviors indicating demoralization. These include the following: violations of the principles of community life; evading compulsory education or schooling; use of alcohol, narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their precursors, substitutes or new psychoactive substances; and prostitution. Design/methodology/approach To reach these goals, court records of juvenile cases in six district courts (N = 253) were gathered and analyzed. A semistructured questionnaire was used to examine the cases in which psychologists were appointed and to analyze the procedures used by these experts for assessing adolescents and their families. Findings Findings revealed that family judges appoint psychologists both in cases of “demoralization” (i.e. status offenses) and in cases of juvenile delinquency. The opinions were delivered by psychologists who were mostly members of diagnostic teams. Results indicate that such opinions generally comply with the minimal standards recommended by the Ministry of Justice, yet a few problems were observed with the determination of levels of demoralization. Originality/value The limitations of diagnostic tools used by psychologists are discussed, and recommendations for future practice are provided.

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Child and adolescent forensic evaluations: Challenges amid scientific and technological advancements.

Cited by 2 publications

References 166 publications

Editorial: Rethinking Juvenile Recidivism: Towards a More Holistic View of Success

Editorial: Rethinking Juvenile Recidivism: Towards a More Holistic View of Success

Forensic mental health assessments of juvenile misdemeanor cases involving demoralization (status offenses) and delinquency

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