APA (edition "APA 6") Psychology and Education

Juveniles

A juvenile who was living in a foster home was discovered fondling the genitals of another child in the foster home.  The foster parents report this incident to the authorities.  Some cases can be addressed in Family Court or in criminal court Youth Part, others can only be heard in the regular criminal court. 
What factors would you consider in deciding which court? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the case being heard in each court?
The juveniles lawyer explained to the judge that the reason Suzie was taken out of the previous foster home was because she was being sexually abused in that setting.
What are some symptoms of Acute Stress (or even PTSD) that she might exhibit? What would be your treatment recommendations (clinical treatment, not court treatment).

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