-When it is all said and done, what is the best prevention “tool” available? Can the system take advantage of this, can the system use it?
-Why does age of first offense matter?
-How do you identify high risk kids? What variables would you use, and why? Which variables would you not use, even if they are strong predictors? Why not?
-How is head Start or similar program useful?
-Why do pretty much all prevention programs work? Is that useful? Should we have programs if they all work, and the measurement and evaluations can’t really evaluate them very well?
-Discuss pros and cons of teen courts.