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Contextualizing Mentoring Programs into Juvenile Justice Facilities
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Pitzel, Allyson; Kearley, Alison; Jolivette, Kristine; Sanders, Sara – Journal of Correctional Education, 2021
Mentoring programs for incarcerated youth have shown promising outcomes with researchers suggesting that this population can benefit from mentoring relationships. A mentor provides guidance and support to youthful offenders. Having a caring adult involved in the life of a youth at risk may help them overcome adversity and develop the skills…
Descriptors: Mentors, Juvenile Justice, Correctional Institutions, Institutionalized Persons
Serving the Special Education Needs of Students in Correctional Facilities.
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Brown, Susan M.; Robbins, Michael J. – Journal of Correctional Education, 1981
Addresses two questions: (1) What is the need for providing specialized education services to the handicapped students in correctional settings? (2) And given that the need exists, what are the implications of developing such programs? (CT)
Descriptors: Children, Correctional Education, Emotional Disturbances, Management Systems
Transitioning Adjudicated Youth Back to Community Schools.
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Maddox, Mary; And Others – Journal of Correctional Education, 1984
The Juvenile Corrections Transition Model is designed to help community schools, and the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation coordinates planning as students move from schools in juvenile correctional institutions back to community schools. Model strategies in various areas are explained. Field test results and the strategy outline are included.…
Descriptors: Community Schools, Correctional Institutions, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Field Tests