Family/Parenting
Poor relations father-youth
"I see my real dad once in a while, but all we do is argue."
Yes
There is a particularly poor relationship (hostile, alienated, uncaring)
Disruptive Classroom Behavior
School staff report that Jimmy is often being sent to the office for classroom behavior.
Yes
Youth is engaged in acting out, attention-seeking, defiant or other disruptive behaviors within the school building.
Chronic Alcohol Use
“I drink once in a while but don’t get drunk.”
No
Youth does not consume alcohol on a regular basis
Physically Aggressive
Justin reports throwing objects around the room when he is angry.
No
Youth initiates acts of physical aggression against others, starts fights, or has engaged in violent actions
Anti-social Attitudes
“Getting a job is for suckers. Why would I want to get a job when I make more money that you selling weed.”
Yes
Youth’s attitudes are supportive of a criminal or anti-conventional lifestyle.
Inadequate Supervision:
“My parents never know where I am, I don’t tell them and they don’t ask”
Yes
Parents are not aware of his/her activities.
Low Achievement
Linda is currently failing all subjects, as she has not been in school enough to complete her homework.
Yes
Youth is currently failing a subject or there are other indications of achievement problems.
Substance use linked to offenses
“I sell weed, but I don’t use. I don’t need that problem.”
No
Youth is selling drugs but not using
Verbally Abusive
There have been reports that Joe made threatening states to classmates through Twitter
Yes
Youth is often verbally abusive in dealing with others.
Defies Authority
“I’m 18 years old now, no one is going to tell me what to do.”
Yes
Youth refuses to follow directions from parents, teachers, or other authority figures.
Difficulty Controlling Behavior
“Tiffany usually does what we tell her to do. I can only think one time she didn’t follow directions at home.”
No
There is no pattern of difficulty
Problems with Teachers
“I don’t like Mr. Smith because he gives us too much homework.”
No
There is no significant problems with the youth and their teacher or other school official
Substance use interferes with functioning
“My parents are always getting on my case about my drinking.”
Yes
Use may involve tension with parents or friends
Inadequate Guilt Feelings
“It sucks that they got hurt, but they shouldn’t have mouthed off at me.”
Yes
Youth does not accept responsibility for actions, offers excuses.
Callous, Little Concern for Others
“I was really sad at court when I saw her face and the stitches about her eye.”
No
Youth shows little concern for the feelings of others
Inconsistent Parenting
“My Mom and Dad always talk before I have my visits. I can’t get away with anything at either of their houses”
No
Parents are consistent with the client.
Unemployed/Not Seeking Employment
Tim is not currently in school and doesn’t have a job. He mentioned that he doesn’t want to work.
Yes
Youth has no job and is not engaged in employment related activities.
Occasional drug use
“I have been sober for a year and a half. I have no desire to use.”
No
Do not mark this item if the youth has stopped alcohol/drug use for more than a year.
Poor Frustration Tolerance
“It takes a while for me to get really upset.”
No
Youth loses patience easily
Some delinquent acquaintances
“I go to aftercare once a week.”
Yes
Some of the youth’s acquaintances are known offenders or exhibit anti social attitudes.
Poor Relationship/mother-youth
“My real mom hasn’t been around for a long time. My step-mom is more of a mother to me than she has ever been. We get along.”
No
Client has identified step-mom as their primary parent. Reports a good relationship
Disruptive Behavior on School Property
There have been no reported problems with Gina outside the classroom
No
No reported problems on school property
Why isn’t occasional alcohol use listed in the YLS/CMI?
There is no statistical correlation between occasional alcohol use and risk for criminal behavior.
Inflated Self-Esteem
“People are afraid of me and know who I am.”
Yes
Youth thinks he/she is superior to others
Name 3 of the “Big 4”.
Criminal History
Peer Relations
Personality/Behavior
Attitudes/Orientation