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The Sequential Intercept Model and Juvenile Justice: Review and Prospectus
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The Sequential Intercept Model and Juvenile Justice: Review and Prospectus

Kirk Heilbrun, Naomi E S Goldstein, David DeMatteo, Rebecca Newsham, Elizabeth Gale-Bentz, Lindsay Cole and Shelby Arnold
Behavioral sciences & the law, v 35(4), pp 319-336
Jul 2017
PMID: 28612513

Abstract

Law Enforcement - methods Mental Disorders - therapy Criminal Law - methods United States Humans Juvenile Delinquency - psychology Child, Preschool Criminal Law - ethics Law Enforcement - ethics Mental Disorders - psychology Adolescent Behavior - ethics Adolescent Behavior - psychology Adolescent Juvenile Delinquency - ethics Child Juvenile Delinquency - legislation & jurisprudence
Behavioral health needs in justice-involved adolescents are an increasing concern, as it has been estimated that two-thirds of youths in the juvenile justice system now meet the criteria for one or more psychological disorders. This article describes the application of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM), developed to describe five "points of interception" from standard prosecution into rehabilitation-oriented alternatives for adults (Munetz & Griffin, 2006), to juvenile justice. The five SIM intercepts are: (1) first contact with law enforcement or emergency services; (2) initial hearings and detention following arrest; (3) jails and courts (including problem-solving courts); (4) re-entry from jails, prisons and forensic hospitals; and (5) community corrections and community support, including probation and parole. Modifying the SIM for application with justice-involved adolescents, this article describes three examples of interventions at different intercepts: Intercept 1 (the Philadelphia Police School Diversion Program), Intercept 3 (problem-solving courts for juveniles), and Intercept 5 (juvenile probation). Relevant research evidence for each example is reviewed, and the further application of this model to juveniles is described. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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