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West, Sara C.; Kaniok, Przemyslaw – International Journal of Special Education, 2009
The article relates to the author's former experiences gained during the work with individuals with developmental disabilities at the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Nassau Chapter in New York State in the United States (US), as well as with autistic children at the Loddon School in Hampshire County in the United Kingdom (UK).…
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Prevention, Methods, Mental Retardation
Slama, Katherine M.; Bannerman, Diane J. – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1983
A program is described in which institutional staff were successfully trained to use behavioral principles with severely retarded aggressive adults. Group training (self-care instruction, token economy, social skills and activity programing) as well as individualized training are described along with such organizational aspects as team structure…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Modification, Institutionalized Persons
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Bramley, Samantha – Journal of Sexual Aggression, 2007
Little research is available on the assessment and treatment of deaf people who commit sexual offences. Most studies provide statistical information on offenders or medical discussion on the causes of violence among deaf people. Sex offender treatment programmes for deaf people are rare internationally and only two such groups exist in Europe. The…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Sexual Abuse, Deafness, Mental Health
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Barton, William H.; Mackin, Juliette R.; Fields, Jerrold – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2006
Assessments and case plans that identify and build upon the strengths of clients, their families and communities are increasingly being used in many fields of practice, but are only beginning to be introduced in juvenile justice settings. This article describes a strengths-based assessment tool developed specifically for use in juvenile justice…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Juvenile Justice, Institutionalized Persons, Delinquency
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Calame, Robert; Parker, Kim – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2003
Aggression Replacement Training (ART) has been introduced and adopted with youth and families at Batshaw Youth and Family Centres in Montreal, Canada. The Batshaw philosophy of "Family Centered Practice" has generated a program which includes parents and significant others in what we call "Family ART" groups. Within the Batshaw…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Community Programs, Foreign Countries, Foster Care
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Underwood, Lee A.; Phillips, Annie; von Dresner, Kara; Knight, Pamela D. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
Juveniles with mental health and other specialized needs are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system, and while juvenile corrections have not historically provided standardized and evidence-based mental health services for its incarcerated youth, the demand is evident. The reality is that juveniles with serious mental illness are committed…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health