When a child has been adjudicated as either a delinquent or a status offender, a probation officer usually conducts a __________.

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A social history investigation is usually conducted by a probation officer when a child has been adjudicated as a delinquent or a status offender. This investigation includes information about the child's family, education, residence, and any other factors that may have contributed to the child's delinquent or status behavior. The purpose of this investigation is to help the probation officer develop an appropriate treatment plan for the child. While criminal history, school attendance, and family history may be components of the social history investigation, they alone do not encompass the full scope of the investigation.

When a Child Has Been Adjudicated as Either a Delinquent