• Illustrate key historical developments of secure juvenile corrections in this country, including the principle of least restrictive alternative
• Discuss recent trends in the use of juvenile institutions for juvenile offenders and how their use differs across states
• Identify key issues facing the institutionalized juvenile offender
• Appraise the effectiveness of various juvenile correctional treatment approaches in use today
• Discuss juvenile offenders’ legal right to treatment
• Explain the nature of aftercare for juvenile offenders and comment on recent innovations in juvenile aftercare and reentry program.
