MI Implementation in Juvenile Justice: A Case Report

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a communication style focused on enhancing clients’ own motivation towards change. In the justice system MI has evidence to support that it enhances communication and change behaviors in youth. As most MI training is designed for healthcare settings training and implementation of MI must be adapted to fit the juvenile justice model. This includes both rehabilitation and restorative justice. Here we describe the details that allowed one county small county in Pennsylvania to roll out MI training and initial skills review in less than 6 months. The case reviews the details of planning, trainings, and timing of activities. We then discuss what elements of those details fit into a greater implementation plan that may be applied elsewhere. Four key elements were instrumental to implementation: 1) appreciation of JPO time constraints, 2) cost containment 3) using blending to enhance JPO flexibility with MI use, and 4) policies that normalize use of MI. This outline may assist other courts in their own implementation efforts.     

An Examination of the Relationship Between Media Exposure and Fear of Victimization: Implications of the Superpredator Narrative on Juvenile Justice Policies

The media allow crime to infiltrate the public’s consciousness in every conceivable way, thereby playing a major role in shaping the public’s opinion and attitude toward crime and crime issues (Barak, 1995; Fields & Jerin, 1996; Kappeler & Potter, 2005). Reporters constantly talk about crime, and crime related stories dominate the headlines of local and national newspaper outlets (Dowler, 2003; Pizarro et al, 2007). Some of the most highly rated television programs are based on crime plots and people across social, political, and racial demographics are constantly engaged in crime dialogue generated from local or national news stories. When the focus of these mediums is on youth they become even more profound and contentious. The images portrayed conjure up stereotypes that lead to fear and inflammatory remarks that become entrenched into the national lexicon. The current study uses data from the National Opinion Survey of Crime and Justice to test the relationship between crime-related media viewership and fear of victimization within a nationally representative adult sample. Approximately 42.67% of respondents reported regularly watching crime shows and about the same proportion (42.83%) believed their local media paid too much attention to violent crime. In addition to regular crime-show viewership, confidence in the police, gender, and recent contact with the police were associated with fear of victimization. This article adds to an existing body of research through a largely unexplored area in the administration of justice. It does so within the context of the U.S. juvenile justice system.     

古代民风乡约对当代社会的启示

中国自古民风醇厚,而乡约忠实地记载了民风形成的概貌和要旨.高平乡约碑刻生动地反映了地方乡约对当地民风形成的作用和过程.研究古代民风,对加强社会主义道德建设,维护人民群众切身利益,保护环境具有一定的借鉴意义.     

差异与成因：两大法系消极公诉权之评析——兼及我国消极公诉权之完善

消极公诉权在公诉权理论中占有极为重要的地位 ,两大法系都对之作出了积极的肯定 ,并在立法上作出了相应的规定。但是 ,两大法系对消极公诉权的规定又显示出了巨大的差异 ,这种差异是由于两大法系在国家政治哲学、法律传统、诉讼理念等方面的区别而造成的。本文分析了两者的差异 ,并对我国消极公诉权的完善提出了意见     

公司秘书与公司治理

公司秘书是公司经营过程中不可缺少的高级管理人员。公司秘书不仅是公司治理的守门人 ,而且在公司与其成员之间 ,公司内部各组织机构之间的关系协调中发挥着桥梁作用。我国公司中的秘书仍然囿于传统的观念 ,其地位和职责远未法律化 ,抑制了其在公司治理中应有的作用。因此 ,需要从立法的高度对公司秘书进行角色定位 ,使其成为公司的法定机关     

论行政规划利害关系人的权利保障和法律救济——兼从公益与私益博弈的视角分析行政规划的法律规制

行政规划的频繁运用是现代行政的一个重要特色之一。防止行政规划利益配置的异化,实现公益、私益博弈的良性动态平衡,不仅具有重要的现实意义,也是依法治国、依法行政的重要内容。必须克服因制度性因素和非制度性因素造成的影响规划利害关系人权利实现的诸多现实问题,改进权利实现路径,完善制度设计,重点是完善和加强规划确定裁决前的程序保障和确定裁决后的法律救济。     

一双布鞋——忆彭总对战士的关怀

,-./年0月0-日，是宜川瓦子街战役的第二天。这一天，老天爷板起了面孔，晴朗的天空突然乌云密布。一阵山风过后，先是下起了毛毛雨，后来变成了纷纷扬扬的大雪，劈头盖脸地向我们扑来。转眼间，地上积雪达三、四寸厚。我们的衣服全湿了，西北风袭来，衣服上冻成了一层薄冰，稍一活动，嘎嘎吱吱地直响，鞋底像钉上了一层冰雪掌子站立不稳。1月,日拂晓，我西北野战军向敌二十九军发起总攻的三发红色信号弹划破黎明的天空。我们坐在积雪的山坡上，怀抱枪枝，像离弦的箭，满山遍野滑向荒乱的敌群，和敌人搅混在一起厮杀，只听见叮当叮当的拼杀…     

新国际主义与中国软实力外交

需要我们研究有中国特色的软实力概念.软实力与硬实力相对,不仅指制度力量与文化力量,还包括国际认同、话语实践以及外交艺术.它在国际关系方面实质上体现了国家在国际社会化、制度化与国际合作中的地位,在外交方面往往与国际主义路线有着密切的联系.国际主义曾经为20世纪中国的大国成长做出过巨大的贡献,在今后的和平与发展进程中仍然是软实力外交的重要内容.     

南非非国大通过深化经济变革夯实执政基础

南非是非洲发达程度最高的国家,但种族、地域经济发展水平存在巨大差异,种族隔离制度所遗留的经济结构也极不合理.成立于1912年的南非非洲人国民大会(以下简称"非国大")在领导南非黑人开展废除南非种族隔离制度的斗争80余年后,于1994年4月通过全民选举上台执政.非国大赢得执政地位标志着占南非人口绝大多数的黑人在政治上获得彻底解放.     

Sino-U.S. Confrontation over Chávez Regime Imminent？

The controversial Chávez government has complicated Sino- U.S. relations. However, China's presence in Venezuela does not pose a threat to U.S. national security,and, in the near future, confrontation between China and the United States over Venezuela is unlikely.