https://www.jcjc.pa.gov/Publications/Documents/YLS%20Ratings%20Guide_2023.pdf
above are the definitions you should be following to work through the assignment.
Please read the summary for Jack Hutchinson
For this assignment which will count for 100 points, you will be tasked with completing a Youth Level of Services (YLS).
Work through the definitions as a team and score Jack’s YLS. This will count for 100 points of your course work.
As a reminder, you do not have to get the correct score, but you must be in the correct range and have notes supporting your answers and please remember to include any strengths he may have.
Information from the YLS can be utilized to assist probation departments in determining the
appropriate level of supervision for youth, help to establish case plan goals, and to better allocate
department resources in order to achieve the effective outcomes for youth and their families.
Helpful Hints:
• Always read the YLS definitions and have them with you when completing the YLS
assessment.
• You should look for patterns and not necessarily one isolated incident.
• YLS domain items should be marked based on objective not subjective
information/observations.
• Don’t assume anything; base your assessment on what information is presented in the case.
• YLS relies heavily on professional experience and judgement
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. This is a great way to pick up points towards your grade
