methamphetamine, and cocaine; Drew recently indicated that he now prefers prescription
drugs. Upon release, Drew will serve two years on probation. Drew's parents have stated that
he will live in their home upon release, though he has in the past stated his intentions to live on
his own. He has expressed remorse for his previous behaviors and says he's anxious to get a
fresh start.
Here's What You Need to Do . . .
For this assignment, you have been directed by your supervisor to write a reentry plan based on
the scenario above. Specifically, you've been instructed to develop a reentry plan for Drew that
includes the following:
The context for Drew's reentry plan. Offer an examination of the history of juvenile
treatment. How did the notion of juvenile treatment begin, and how has it changed since?
Describe some of the major trends in juvenile corrections and explain the effect of each.
Examine and describe the current state of juvenile treatment.
An assessment of Drew's current state, including a review and summary of Drew's scenario
given above. Given that you have limited information from which to draw conclusions, make
assumptions based on your knowledge of juvenile treatment issues where data for Drew is
missing or incomplete. Be sure to clearly note when you make an assumption and give clear,
well-reasoned examples as support. Also, make sure to draw from research, including digital
assets and resources suggested by this course, when appropriate.
An analysis of your initial assessment. What are the most important factors affecting Drew's
successful integration into the community? How might Drew's co-occurring disorders or issues
play into one another? What other factors might affect Drew's return to the community?
Explain your answer using examples and reasoning.
A comprehensive reentry plan based on your assessment and analysis of Drew's case and
your examination of the history of juvenile treatment. What recommendations do you make for
Drew's case? How do elements of Drew's plan fit into the continuum of juvenile corrections?
Which approaches, if any, should be avoided for Drew and why? What sorts of actions and
behaviors do you want to minimize or emphasize? How will you maintain Drew's
accountability? What other resources might you recommend for Drew?
Click here to download a reentry plan template for use.
Resources:
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