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  • Essay / Theories of Juvenile Delinquency - 1993

    The most notable treatment given to American juveniles is probation. Under this treatment program, a juvenile on probation is monitored and supervised by a court officer to ensure that he or she meets the conditions set by the court to remain free. Some of the conditions imposed on juveniles on probation include group counseling, community service, and drug treatment. If the minor in question meets all the conditions and satisfies the court, he or she will be released from probation. Probation can be seen as a testament to an offender's capacity to change, especially if these juveniles are guided and assisted in their recovery. When enforced effectively, minors will be able to exercise their freedoms and public safety will always be ensured. Probation also avoids the possibilities of alienation and confinement that can affect the offender's reintegration into society (Siegel & Welsh, 2010, pp..