The Impact of Time on Parent Perspectives on the Barriers to Services and the Service Needs of Youths in the Juvenile Justice System

Abstract

The purposes of this study were: 1) to assess the overall perspectives of parents (N=115) of youths in the juvenile justice system on the barriers to and services needs of youths in the juvenile justice system; and 2) to assess the strength of the relationship between duration of time the youth has been involved in the juvenile justice system and parent perceptions of barriers and service needs. The top service need was case management. Statistically significant moderate negative correlations were found between duration of time in the juvenile justice system and Total Barrier score, and all composite barrier scores (i.e., Mismatch, Red Tape, and Inaccessibility). Statistically significant small negative correlations were found between duration of time in the juvenile justice system and the Total Service Needs score and two composite scores: Substance Abuse Services and Out‐of‐Home Services.

Good parents, bad parents: Rethinking family involvement in juvenile justice

“…Holt (2009c) builds on those ideas to focus on how families' efforts reflect gendered notions of parenting. Benner et al (2003) introduce the element of time, finding that the longer the parents are in the court, the more they see service barriers and the greater need for services.…”

Parents’ Perspectives on Family‐centered Care in Juvenile Justice Institutions

“…Parents expect staff of the institution to inform them, to treat them respectfully, and to provide adequate aftercare (Church II et al, 2009;de Boer et al, 2007;Demmitt & Joanning, 1998;Spencer & Powell, 2000). Parents want to participate in therapy or training sessions, and expect staff to take initiative in contacting them (Benner, Mooney, & Epstein, 2003;Demmitt & Joanning, 1998;Nickerson, Brooks, Colby, Rickert, & Salamone, 2006;Spencer & Powell, 2000).…”