PSY 716 Assessment and Counseling of the Juvenile Offender

Addresses the factors leading to the causes, assessment, classification and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Examines cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic and developmental approaches, emphasizing neurotic, constitutional and psychopathological factors contributing to delinquency. Reviews the major counseling approaches, with relevant case studies presented for illustrative detail. Analyzes legal and institutional responses to juvenile crime from the various theoretical perspectives. Discusses the role of the mental health professional in the juvenile justice system.