Minor's Life: A Case Study

S: YMR stated that she had been living with her mother about one year, has is a newcomer. YMR lived with her maternal grandmother for many years back in her country. YMR stated that when she arrived to the U.S., she found out that her mother was pregnant, She shared that her mother did not want to tell her because she did not know how the client was going to react. YMR stated that she was happy because her mother had had four miscarries before. YMR explained that almost at the same time that she started living with her mother, the mother's partner and father of the child that her mother was going to have moved into her home. YMR stated that her mom used to work from 6am-12pm and the YMR spent a lot of time with her mother's partner. YMR stated that this man has

Junior year. My junior year I realized things about myself that I hadn’t previously known. Things I’ve never done before and things people thought I couldn’t do. Situations I thought I wouldn’t be in and there I was. Junior year, I did it.

1.1 Explain why working in partnership with others is important for children and young people

Q has reached maximum body growth and biological aging or senescence has begun. Biological ageing is “genetically influenced declines in the functioning of organs and systems that are universal in all members of our species” (Berk, 2010, p. 432). Q exercises daily but he admits that he doesn’t eat a healthy diet all the time. “Regular moderate to

There is no doubt that Junior is a survivor. Typically a survivor is a person who overcomes an obstacle. In the community Wellpinit, there were a lot of helpless people who had given up, including Junior’s own family. Arnold Spirit, known as Junior, already had cerebral spinal damage in the skull. He had already been a survivor since birth. Overtime, Junior was bullied by most kids his age and his very own reservation camp neighbors. This was only the beginning.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 10,000 juveniles are confined in adult prisons and jails rather than in juvenile facilities that were built for them. Josh Rovner reports in his article “Juvenile Life Without Parole: An Overview” that 2,100 child offenders are serving life in prison without the possibility of parole before the age of 18. In 26 states, a life without parole sentence is mandatory for first degree murder – regardless of age. Juveniles housed in adult prisons face a disturbing number of dangers such as physical as well as sexual abuse, assault, and high rates of suicide. While juveniles should be held accountable for their actions, they should not be prosecuted as adults because they are incapable of exercising the same judgement and maturity as an adult, housing them in adult facilities leaves them vulnerable to their surroundings, limits their educational growth and giving out a harsh sentence will not rehabilitate them nor deter other juvenile crime.

Stephanie was referred to FACT for CMO services by Trinitas Hospital – CCIS unit. Stephanie was admitted to CCIS on 4/18/17 for running away from her mother’s home and making threats to hurt self if she were to return to reside with her mother. While in the hospital, Stephanie has also been refusing to visit with mother. At the time of the FCP meeting, Stephanie (Youth) resides with her Natalia Ramos (Mother), Elsa Sanchez (Maternal grandmother) and Johnathan Sanchez (Uncle) who disabled. Mother and stepfather recently divorced. Her father Hamilton Ramirez (biological Father) lives in Elizabeth with his girlfriend and younger daughter. Each biological parent has children with other people. Parents do not get along at all. Youth wants to live with father.

MSTT met with Christine and Calysta for a session. MSTT ask Christine and Calysta to explain what has happened over the past week because MSTT was on vacation. Christine explained everything has been going good and Calysta have been helping out around the home more. Christine stated she believe there has been a change in Calysta's behavior because she has not had contact with her friend. Calysta did have her court hearing and was assigned a probation officer. She has not met with the probation officer has of yet but they have spoken with her and a home visit is scheduled for following week. MSTT will schedule to attend the meeting with the probation officer. MSTT will continue to work with Christine on setting age appropriate consequences for

According to Caldwell (1961) the juvenile justice system is based on the principle that youth are developmentally and fundamentally different from adults. According to Mack (1909) the focus of the juvenile justice system has shifted from “was the crime committed” to “why did the child commit the crime”, “how can we help the child”. When performing as it is designed and up to the initial intentions, the juvenile court balances rehabilitation (treatment) of the offender with suitable sanctions when necessary such as incarceration. According to Griffin (2008) in some cases juveniles may be required to be “transferred” to adult court. In this paper I am going to discuss the three primary mechanisms of waiver to adult court: judicial waiver

On 11/4/16, FFA social worker (SW) Maria Morales Munoz visited CFP Gina Medina. On her way out, Ms. Medina accompanied SW to the gate. A young girl was passing by and SW pointed out that she reminded her of a foster child Ms. Median used to have in placement (Juliana Marmolejo). Ms. Medina informed SW that Juliana was again attending Bakersfield High School which is the same school that Ms. Medina’s bio daughter (Raymie) and the Ms. Medina’s other foster children attends. Around 5PM, Ms. Medina informed FFA SW Munoz, in person, that Juliana’s current foster mother, Jackeisha Meadows allegedly allowed Juliana to have her boyfriend over to have sex with him in Ms. Meadows home. Also, Ms. Medina heard of Ms. Meadows having a party at a hotel and

The purpose of aftercare for juvenile offenders is to reintegrate them into society, much like an adult offender with a probation or parole status. The goal of aftercare programs are ultimately to reduce recidivism in juvenile populations as well as assist them in learning to lead a productive life as a contributing member of society. Juvenile offenders who participate in aftercare programs are those that have been incarcerated in boot camps, correctional facilities, or group homes. These programs generally start while a juvenile is institutionalized and continue during their transition back into the community (NIJ, n.d.). These programs are both reliant on the facility to which the juvenile is combined and the community upon reintegrating

Background and Purpose: Each year over 20,000 youth are emancipated from the U.S. foster care system because they did not achieve legal permanency—that is, exiting foster care through a state-sanctioned outcome of adoption or guardianship. The transition to adulthood for emancipated foster youth is characterized by bleak outcomes across key well-being indicators. While we continue to build knowledge about emancipated youth, little is known about how adolescents who exited foster care through adoption or guardianship fare as young adults. The attainment of legal permanence presumes that young people who exit state custody through adoption or guardianship at a minimum, fare better than their emancipated counterparts, by virtue of attaining legal permanence. This paper begins to address this important gap in our knowledge by comparing how young adults who exited foster care through legal permanence (e.g., adoption, guardianship) or emancipation fare during young adulthood.

Peck (1968) suggests that it is psychologically healthy for middle-aged adults to redefine the people in their lives so they can find value in their relationships (Zastrow, 2011). Michael a 45-year old male with no children, weight issues, and a girlfriend with children of whom he is uncertain about in his life is struggling with dealing with his weight and health issues. In addition, to his personal problems Michael also has his sister Taylor to look after who has been diagnosed with HIV. Michael is in the stage of his life where he is redefining his identity and questioning those around him and the

People who are nostalgic about childhood, were obviously never children. Few people can remember the truth about adolescence. Their minds "censor" their memories; and have them believe that being a teenager was was one big party, free of cares and responsibilities. Well let me say this, you couldnOt be more wrong if you had a lobotomy. There aren't that many adults around who realise what adolescence was really like. The anguish, the fear, the anxiety, the stress. People don't remember those problems because they want to forget them.

My life as a student has been a fairly good one. I’ve received good grades throughout all my years of high school and pride myself as an intelligent individual. But my individual ability to grow and learn has been always changing and shifting as I have grown. I think that currently, I am at a low point in my mindset and learning ability, but there is hope on the horizon. This essay will explore the growth and mindset of Will Roser, and how I can grow as a learner, friend, and individual.