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Jamaican Risk This is an MNS/CSJP instrument used to determine the risk factors for
Assessment: clients under 18 years old.
Youth Version
(JRA-YV)

Norming Refers to the process of constructing norms or the typical performance

of a group of individuals on a psychological or achievement
assessment.

Pre-test and Pre- and post- testing is a research method often utilised by behavioural
Post Test researchers in experimental designs to determine the effect of a

treatment or intervention on a given sample (Allen, 2017). This allows
a researcher to measure changes in the dependent variable that

can be attributed to manipulation of the independent variable.

Progress Notes These are summary notes made by the case officer to provide
information on the case officer’s interactions with clients. (See

Progress Notes in the Appendices)

Protective Protective Factors are positive influences that can improve the lives of

Factors individuals or the safety of a community. The purpose of these factors
is to decrease the likelihood of individuals in engaging in crime or

becoming victims of crime.

Rapport “This is the harmonious relationship in which there is mutual
understanding and connection” (Gonzalez, 2020) between the client

and the case officer.

Recidivism “A tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behaviour
especially a relapse into criminal behaviour” (Rehabilitation Enables

Dreams, 2019)

Referral Form External persons, community groups or other agencies use this Form
in making recommendations for individuals to receive CSJP services.

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