Scenario You have been working as a youth counselor/case manager for an agency t

Scenario
You have been working as a youth counselor/case manager for an agency that has both residential and non-residential programs. Your supervisor is Jean Johnson. Federico Vasquez is the newest client at this facility in the non-residential program for the status offenses of truancy and unruly behavior. Mr. Vasquez has recently been charged with the criminal offense of burglary which is a felony. Mr. Vasquez is a 16-year-old Hispanic, male who has a history of alcohol and marijuana abuse. After struggling with behavioral problems and poor attendance, he recently dropped out of high school. It has not yet been determined if he has a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis such as ADD/ADHD. His older brother was removed from the home a year ago; his mother is on social services and is a recovering opiate addict. He was physically abused by his father who is now in state prison after being convicted of burglary. Below are six projects you will work through during the session, beginning with memos to your supervisor accumulating information pertaining to Mr. Vasquez and culminating with a memo to the judge arguing either for or against judicial waiver to adult criminal court.
Based on the scenario presented above, compose a memo to your Supervisor, Jean Johnson, indicating the first three outside agencies you believe should become involved in this case. Using your resources, choose from school personnel, CPS, juvenile probation officer, mental health counselor, substance abuse treatment, a family member, and/or any other outside agency that offers services appropriate for the defendant. What information will you need to obtain from each of these agencies? (The memo must include an introductory paragraph and one paragraph for each of the outside agencies involved in Mr. Vasquez’s case.) In addition, part two of the memo will focus on prevention programs, diversion programs, and restorative justice programs that are available for juveniles. Some examples of these are school programs, wilderness programs, restorative justice programs, child and family services, federal programs, and treatment/therapeutic courts, etc. Select two types of programs you believe would be appropriate for and would benefit Mr. Vasquez. Compare and contrast these two programs as they apply to Mr. Vasquez and make a recommendation as to which you feel would be the more effective option.