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Mathur, Sarup R.; Griller Clark, Heather; Gau, Jeff M. – Behavioral Disorders, 2021
This article presents the findings of a 2-year-long quasi-experimental study of post-release engagement and recidivism for youth with disabilities. The effects of specialized Reentry Intervention and Support for Engagement (RISE) for youth with disabilities were compared with two other groups: (a) youth with disabilities who received traditional…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Recidivism, Intervention, Special Education
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Clark, Heather Griller; Unruh, Deanne – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
Reentry outcomes for formerly incarcerated youth are dismal. The challenges these youth face are even further intensified when they have learning or emotional and behavioral disabilities. Successful transition services need to be initiated in the correctional facility and continue in the community. This article discusses interventions designed to…
Descriptors: Services, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances
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Garfinkel, Lili – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
Youth with emotional and behavioral (E/BD) and other disorders, who in many cases have not received needed interventions and supports in school, are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. This article considers how parents of youth with E/BDs can become more involved in the process when their child is referred to juvenile court, thereby…
Descriptors: Recidivism, Juvenile Courts, Parent Participation, Family Involvement
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Leone, Peter E.; Cutting, Candace A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 promotes high-quality educational services for all children and youths, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, income, or background. Despite the law's laudable goals, one group continues to be left behind: youths who are incarcerated in juvenile correctional facilities. These…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Education, Educational Legislation