In Pakistan, there are 7,000 children in 70 jails. From observations on why children commit crime, the author offers that the core cause is poverty; 99 per cent of young prisoners belong to deprived sections of society. They do not have access to education; living in prison is difficult; the degrading and harsh treatment adversely affects the…

The state of Connecticut detained 1,444 children and youth and committed approximately 270 to the Department of Children and Families for out of home placement in the 2007-2008 calendar year. A significant number of children and youth have special education needs that are often unidentified by home school districts. State and federal law mandate…

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,…

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)

Some rehabilitative programs can reduce recidivism and justify the time, money, and effort required to sustain them. Youth programs, such as diversion, probation, group counseling, and academic and vocational education efforts, with documented successes, are described, as well as educational and vocatonal programs that have been successful with…

How art education was used in a girls' juvenile correctional institution to nurture and develop the self-esteem of these troubled youth is described. One of the most successful lessons was based upon discovery learning and dealt with pop videos. (RM)

This progress report attempts to provide as much information as is possible for the benefit of Project Newgate's Advisory Council. In order to give an overview of the Project's achievements, problems, and significance, reports are included from different segments of the program including teachers, tutor counselors, Newgate students, the director,…

Describes the principles of the Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) model and how these principles are expressed in a program serving delinquent and dependent youth in Pennsylvania. Discusses creating a BARJ culture, competency-based curriculum, unique features of the Pennsylvania program, and student discipline. (SR)

This report presents the results of an evaluation of New York State's Division for Youth (DFY) rehabilitation programs, which range from secure facilities to residential homes. The goals of the evaluation were to assess the level of expenditures for facility operation and use, to determine the scope of programs and the extent to which they meet…

The purpose of this review was to assess the program's organization and management and to determine what improvements, if any, were needed. The report focused on five major areas: (1) organization structure and management process; (2) personnel development; (3) client treatment; (4) financial management; and (5) facilities. An analysis of unit…

This report describes briefly a number of highly effective educational programs in correctional settings. The programs are divided into three sections: juvenile correctional education, local detention/community correctional education, and prison education. Information provided for each program includes address and telephone number; type of…

Crises intervention and prevention techniques developed by the Echo Glen Children's Center school in Washington are listed here, along with a description of climate improvement and problem-solving methods developed by the school's staff. The students in this special residential school are emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted delinquent…

This report is based on a review of literature, statistical data, and a range of community-based programs for juvenile offenders, studied during the past 5 years by the National Governors' Association. The report provides an overview of innovative approaches to program design and coordination of services for delinquent youth. It describes several…

This document is the final report of an evaluation of Elementary Secondary Education Act Title I programs for neglected or delinquent youth in State institutions. The report summarizes the cumulative findings and each of the activities that constituted different phases of the evaluation. This report and the evaluation itself were organized around…

Project New Pride, a positive approach for dealing with juvenile delinquents with lengthy criminal records and social adjustment problems, is described in this report. The introduction includes the following: a discussion of the problems of juvenile offenders and their present treatment; an overview of the project and its services, which include…