Appraise the effectiveness of various juvenile correctional treatment approaches in use today.

• Illustrate key historical developments of secure juvenile corrections in this country, including the principle of least restrictive alternative

• Discuss recent trends in the use of juvenile
institutions for juvenile offenders and how their
use differs across states

• Identify key issues facing the institutionalized
juvenile offender

• Appraise the effectiveness of various juvenile
correctional treatment approaches in use today

• Discuss juvenile offenders’ legal right to
treatment

• Explain the nature of aftercare for juvenile offenders and comment on recent innovations in juvenile aftercare and reentry program.