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PAR Exam Study Guide DJJ
1. Describe how staff can prepare for safe & successful interactions with
youth-
:
PREPARING for safe and successful interactions with youth begins with the Start Smart Skills, which
when practiced with confidence can go a long way in fostering professional relationships with youth:
Maintain
the
Right
Attitude.
Make
the
Right
Actions.
2.
Identify
components
of
DJJ's
operations
that
require
safe
and
successful
interactions
with
youth.:
DJJ has developed numerous components of its operations pursuant to
statute,
rule, manual, and policy to ensure the success of staff: e.g., background screening, code of
conduct, incident reporting,
confidentiality requirement, etc.
3. Describe the general characteristics of youth that affect the way they
behave.-
:
Cognitively,
socially,
and emotionally.
