The picture of education of children confined to custodial institutions is not a bright one. Lip service is paid to education as a valuable rehabilitative tool, yet implementation of this ideal is not forthcoming. (Author/DN)

This paper assesses the parens patriae orientation, which is often considered to be at the core of the operation of juvenile courts, and discovers that existing ideas concerning its role must be revised. In opposition to common theory it appears that parens patriae at best shares influence with a number of other orientations in juvenile courts,…

The fourth part of a 10-part series, this report was compiled by the Educational Development Center at Wilkes College. The series deals with various aspects of the treatment of delinquents and is intended as a summary of research findings in each of the areas treated. Each report was prepared by a scholar-practitioner and is presented in a way…

The fifth part of a 10-part series, this report was compiled by the Educational Development Center at Wilkes College. The series deals with various aspects of the treatment of delinquents and is intended as a summary of research findings in each of the areas treated. Each report was prepared by a scholar-practitioner and is presented in a way that…

THE EDUCATIONAL COUNSELOR PROGRAM INVOLVED TRAINING COLLEGE GRADUATES TO SERVE AS PAROLE OFFICERS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS. THE PROGRAM WAS EVALUATED IN A SIX-MONTH FOLLOW-UP STUDY WHICH USED RECIDIVISM AS A CRITERIA. THE EMPHASIS IN THE TRAINING PROGRAM WAS ON GROUP WORK TECHNIQUES. THE FOUR RECIDIVISM VARIABLES CHOSEN WERE--(1) NUMBER OF COURT…

THE SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TASK OF ADOLESCENCE IS IDENTIFICATION. THE DEVELOPMENTAL TASK OF IDENTIFICATION INVOLVES ACQUIRING A SURE PICTURE OF ONE'S SELF BY SEX, BY OCCUPATION, AND BY PLACE IN A COMMUNITY. HELPING THE OFFENDER ACHIEVE IDENTIFICATION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE PROPER USE OF AUTHORITATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES DESIGNED TO GIVE…

The purpose of this paper is to encourage the reader to distinguish between evaluation and other information-gathering procedures, to distinguish between measures of efficiency and effectiveness, and to make informed decisions about when to use evaluation rather than another procedure for producing information about a project. Material is divided…

This "how-to" manual is designed to assist those individuals (laypersons and helping professionals) who wish to ensure high quality services for youth by visiting courts, detention facilities, and group homes. A description of homework to be done in advance of a visit, steps to take while on-site, and what to do after a visit are…

This report presents important issues involved in the use of volunteers in the juvenile justice system. Chapter I discusses volunteer program designs, organizational structure, potential program applications, and public relations. Chapter II reviews the volunteer: who he is, his motives for volunteering, and suggestions for recruiting, screening,…

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…

This paper presents a study whose purpose was to help determine whether group counseling is one effective means of helping juvenile offenders help themselves. It also compared the significance of the self-concept in incarcerated and nonincarcerated juvenile delinquents. Two experimental groups received eight weeks of group counseling once a week…

This bibliography lists over 100 recent publications in correctional education. Entries are listed alphabetically by author under these categories: (1) history and philosophy, (2) organization and administration, (3) program content, (4) methods, (5) general, (6) current trends, and (7) evaluation of programs. Unless otherwise indicated,…

A follow-up study was conducted in 1972 among 105 ex-campers in Florida who had been out of the therapeutic situation for at least a year. From the ratings of competent judges, working independently with information from interview reports and records of the behaviors of the ex-campers, it was found that 70% were improved to some degree, and 42%…

Describes an innovative Youth Services Program, an operational unit of the Dallas Police Department, which has drastically reduced the rearrest/recidivism rate for juvenile offenders. The program teaches three basic skills: physical fitness, interpersonal skills and study skills. (HMV)

According to a recent survey, 77 percent of juvenile detention units contain educational facilities. The remainder provide education on an irregular basis. Youths attend school full time in fewer than half the facilities with education programs. The problem of educating youths in correctional institutions is discussed in this article. (Author/GC)