Intake Administration and Classification (From Juvenile Caseworker: Resource Guide, 1992, P 48-53 -- See NCJ-138674)

• NCJ Number: 138681
• Author(s): C J Kehoe
• Date Published: 1992
• Length: 6 pages
• Sale Source: American Correctional Association; National Institute of Justice/
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS.

Annotation

The steps of the intake administration and classification processes are outlined in detail as these determine the success of a juvenile's institutional experience.

Abstract

A careworker assigned to the tasks of intake administration and classification plays a major role in the outcome of a juvenile's institutionalization. The careworker needs to explain each step of the intake process and to show respect for and understanding of what the juvenile is experiencing to prevent problems during admission. Intake involves several steps: identification and recording information, searches, inventory of personal property, the issue of personal items, photographing and fingerprinting, health care screening, notifying the family, temporary classification and assignment to a housing unit, orientation, and intake programming. The classification process is used to determine the treatment and security needs of committed juveniles and to assign them to facilities and programs based on their needs, a classification team develops the juvenile's treatment plan and designs a personalized program for the juvenile that identifies expected goals and behaviors.