Define serious offenders. How are they different from chronic offenders? How do they differ from violent offenders? Discuss historical developments and the risk these types of offenders’ present. How has the juvenile justice system responded to these types of offenders?

Discuss treatment responsibilities for juvenile offenders. Discuss the evolution of treatment and rehabilitation approaches and the treatment of youth in the juvenile or adult sectors. How should treatment be administered and to whom should treatment be administered? What are the principles of effective treatment?