NCJ Number
194865
Journal
Journal of Correctional Education Volume: 53 Issue: 1 Dated: March 2002 Pages: 20-22
Date Published
2002
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This is a study of correctional education and its potential for rehabilitating incarcerated youth.
Abstract
It has been determined that education can significantly effect recidivism rates of incarcerated youth, but the lack of research data makes it difficult to confirm any significant findings. Even though incarcerated, youths still need to be able to transition through many of the normal stages of adolescence, including self-exploration and self-discovery. Effective strategies in programs that had beneficial a effect on incarcerated youth were cognitive, social, and interpersonal skills training. The article claims that the classroom environment is one of the best opportunities for youth to receive interventions needed to assist them in successfully re-entering their communities. Both cognitive and social skills for incarcerated youth have been an important area of focus in the recent decade. Youths need to better understand how their emotional and cognitive patterns may be helping or hurting their social and moral development. References