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Cunningham, Wm. Scott; Duffee, David E.; Huang, Yufan; Steinke, Camela M.; Naccarato, Toni – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
Objective: This study describes the development of an engagement scale for use with youth in residential treatment centers. Engagement includes attitude about treatment, bond with providers, and participation in treatment activities. Method: Interview data were collected at the midpoint in residence of 130 youth in two centers. Items were selected…
Descriptors: Residential Programs, Content Validity, Factor Analysis, Logical Thinking
National Inst. of Mental Health (DHEW), Bethesda, MD. Center for Studies of Crime and Delinquency. – 1974
This short report provides a brief description of a research project presenting an alternative approach to delinquency treatment. Achievement Place is a family-sized residential treatment home for predelinquent and delinquent youngsters. Six to eight boys, aged 12-16, live in a renovated house located in their own community. A specially trained…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Community Programs, Delinquency
Denkowski, George C.; And Others – 1983
A model for habilitating mentally retarded adolescent offenders is described. Discussion of historical background indicates a lack of programs for this population. A data-based profile of the population covers range of developmental delay, adaptive behavior scores, social skill development, academic achievement, arrest history, racial composition,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Building Design, Community Programs, Delinquency
Ryan, T. A. – 1981
This model of a deinstitutionalization program begins with a definition of juvenile delinquency and historical antecedents of current juvenile justice approaches. The extent of juvenile delinquency is noted, and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act is reviewed. The deinstitutionalization model is presented as a residential program…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Formative Evaluation
Abbey, Joan M. – 1987
It has become increasingly evident that juveniles are the perpetrators of a substantial nunber of sexual assaults. Programs designed to treat these adolescent perpetrators usually have similar goals. They attempt to reduce the youth's risk of recidivism by helping him to recognize his problem, take responsibility for his actions, learn how to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Attitude Change, Behavior Change

Ragan, Patricia E. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
A modified cooperative learning methodology was implemented with 12 boys at a residential treatment center for oppositional adolescents. Despite their volatile behavior, limited self-control, deficient prosocial skills, and lack of group experience, they responded positively to the experience. The model is felt to effectively enhance cooperation,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders

Billings, Lesa; Wolford, Bruce – Preventing School Failure, 1996
This article describes the continuum of treatment/education interventions developed to address the needs of Kentucky adjudicated and other at-risk and delinquent youth, ranging from school-based alternative education programs to long-term stays in residential programs. The interagency collaborative approach emphasizes transition planning to less…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Data Collection, Delinquency, Educational Needs
Kaczynski, Daniel J.; Brame, Stacey L.; White, Jill T. – International Journal on School Disaffection, 2005
Young offenders present many challenges to the juvenile justice system, the school system and the labor system as they transfer from residential commitment to their home communities. The challenges can be overwhelming, potentially creating a sense of hopelessness for the community and for the youth. In response to the need for appropriate academic…
Descriptors: Juvenile Justice, Delinquency, Nontraditional Education, Partnerships in Education

Brannon, James M.; And Others – Journal of Offender Counseling, Services & Rehabilitation, 1989
Investigated validity of juvenile offender treatment typology utilized within peer treatment programs of youth services agency with 60 male delinquents. Results suggest behavior typology described in peer treatment literature has basis in psychological theory and can provide information for treatment and community reintegration and program…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories