Assessing the current state of juvenile probation practice: A statutory analysis

Authors

Ming-Li Hsieh, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Youngki Woo, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Moana Hafoka, Washington State University
Jacqueline van Wormer, Whitworth University
Mary K. Stohr, Washington State University
Craig Hemmens, Washington State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2016

Abstract

The 2002 Desktop Guide to Good Juvenile Probation Practice indicated that a state's juvenile justice system should reflect a “balanced and restorative justice” (BARJ) model. Over a decade has passed since this publication, yet little is known about whether juvenile probation followed the BARJ. This study employed a statutory analysis to examine the differences between the legally prescribed roles of juvenile probation officers and the BARJ model across 50 states and the District of Columbia. Results indicated that even with significant reforms and statutory changes overtime, juvenile probation practices still fall short of meeting the basic tenets of restorative justice.

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Recommended Citation

Hsieh, Ming-Li, et al. "Assessing the current state of juvenile probation practice: A statutory analysis." Journal of Offender Rehabilitation 55.5 (2016): 329-354. https://doi.org/10.1080/10509674.2016.1181693

Publication Title

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation

DOI

10.1080/10509674.2016.1181693