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How to Become a Juvenile Court CounselorThe criminal justice system was designed to handle adults, not kids. That's where juvenile court counselors come in. They help explain the complicated legal proceedings to a young offender. Even more importantly, they try to counsel the child and change his or her behavior before it's too late. To that end, they might make sentencing recommendations that could help.A juvenile court counselor often talks to the child's parents, teachers, and anyone else in his life to help determine the best course of action. Some work with juvenile detention centers, juvenile probation officers, and community services. Required Education for a Juvenile Court Counselor In order to handle troubled children, worried parents, victims, violent suspects, drug addicts, and sometimes those with psychological problems, you need to be an expert at communication and diplomacy. You also need to understand a variety of behavioral and psychosocial problems and how to treat them. To help explain procedures to children going through the court system, you also need a thorough familiarity with juvenile laws and statutory guidelines. To achieve this, you can start by earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or psychology. Usually, you need a master's degree as well, although some employers accept related work experience in place of an advanced degree. You need to develop skills in crisis intervention and be able to quickly assess people and situations like carefully hidden family dysfunctions. Salaries for a Juvenile Court Counselor Salaries can vary depending on the state where you work. For instance, a juvenile court counselor in North Carolina earns an average salary of $36,000 while one in New York averages $50,000. |
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