CJ 315 Project Three Case Details: You're A Correctional Cou
Cj 315 Project Three Case Details You Are A Correctional Counselor
James, a 17-year-old boy, was charged with robbery after holding up a cab driver with a knife to his throat. He was apprehended by Officer Friendly, who is aware that James lacks positive male role models and has no prior trouble with the law. James's mother, Janice, is distraught and blames herself for her son's involvement in the criminal justice system. James expressed remorse, citing peer pressure and fear as reasons for his actions, and acknowledged that he should have sought adult help. The victim, Victor, an elderly immigrant, was unharmed physically but experienced emotional trauma, missed work due to fear, and developed biases against teenagers after the incident. The case was referred to diversion, allowing James to participate in the county’s restorative justice program for youthful offenders.