Abstract
ABSTRACT When juveniles face transfer to the adult criminal system, mental health professionals are typically consulted for evaluation and testimony with respect to various issues, the most central being the juvenile's amenability to treatment within the juvenile justice system. This article offers information that should help psychologists frame the relevant psycho-legal issues accurately, including recognizing distinctions between clinical and legal definitions of amenability. The authors emphasize the forensic evaluator's need to draw not only from the clinical literature related to juvenile risk assessment and treatment amenability, but also from applicable statutes and case law, with recognition of feasible local resources. A sample case is provided to illustrate key points.
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