Atlantic International University Juvenile Delinquents Interview Discussion Juvenile Delinquents Social media has become the venue for many people to expr

Atlantic International University Juvenile Delinquents Interview Discussion Juvenile Delinquents

Social media has become the venue for many people to express their opinions, emotions, and interests. Juveniles are especially prone to alert their social media contacts when in distress. This scenario repeats itself often in cases of suicide, homicide, and other acts of violence. While written and verbal threats often remain as threats, they cannot be ignored as simply cathartic gesturing. Indeed, for some who make threats, ignoring them only serves to exacerbate the issue. Fortunately, in the case of threats of school violence, most schools across the United States have a zero-tolerance policy in relation to school violence or attempted school violence, so threats will not go unnoticed.

In this Discussion, you consider the ways that the juvenile mind differs from that of an adult and determine what changes ought to be made to your interviewing style to accommodate those differences.

Scenario: You have been asked to conduct an interview with a juvenile who has threatened a school community. The authorities are unfamiliar with the juvenile in question and have little to offer on his background or family.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Consider the characteristics of juveniles and possible motivations that he or she might have.
Review the Learning Resources pertaining to juveniles and interviewing.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on “Submit,” you cannot delete or edit your own posts. You also cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit!

BY DAY 3

Post a response to the following:

What information would you want to review prior to interviewing a juvenile?
Explain how you would alter your interviewing style to accommodate a juvenile.
Explain the techniques that you would use to gain trust with the juvenile, set a positive tone, and determine his or her level of dangerousness.
List 3 or 4 questions that you would ask the juvenile, and explain your rationale for choosing the questions.
REQUIRED READINGS

Cleary, H. D. (2014). Police interviewing and interrogation of juvenile suspects: A descriptive examination of actual cases. Law and Human Behavior, 38(3), 271–282. doi:10.1037/lhb0000070

Dmitrieva, J, Gibson, L., Steinberg, L., Piquero, A., & Fagan, J. (2014). Predictors and consequences of gang membership: Comparing gang members, gang leaders, and non-gang-affiliated adjudicated youth. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 24(2), 220–234. doi:10.1111/jora.12111

Hinduja, S., & Patchin, J. W. (2010). Bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. Archives of Suicide Research, 14(3), 206–221. doi:10.1080/13811118.2010.494133

Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J. (2013). Social influences on cyberbullying behaviors among middle and high school students. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 42(5), 711–722. doi:10.1007/s10964-012-9902-4

Lambie, I., & Randell, I. (2013). The impact of incarceration on juvenile offenders. Clinical Psychology Review, 33(3), 448–459. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2013.01.007

Rios, V. M., & Navarro, K. (2010). Insider gang knowledge: The case for non-police gang experts in the courtroom. Critical Criminology, 18(1), 21–39. doi:10.1007/s10612-009-9086-8

Henggeler, S. W., & Schoenwald, S. K. (2011). Evidence-based interventions for juvenile offenders and juvenile justice policies that support them. Social Policy Report, 25(1). Retrieved from http://mstservices.com/files/SPR.pdf

Shader, M. (n.d.). Risk factors for delinquency: An overview. Retrieved August 24, 2016, from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/frd030127.pd…