What Youth with Special Needs in Juvenile Justice Say about Reentry: Listening to Their Voice

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Title: What Youth with Special Needs in Juvenile Justice Say about Reentry: Listening to Their Voice
Language: English
Authors: Mathur, Sarup R., Griller Clark, Heather, Hartzell, Rebecca I., LaCroix, Leslie, McTier, Terrence S.
Source: Youth & Society. Nov 2020 52(8):1501-1522.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2020
Sponsoring Agency: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
Contract Number: H326M120004
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Juvenile Justice, Delinquency, Youth, Youth Programs, At Risk Persons, Recidivism, Institutionalized Persons, Special Needs Students, Reentry Students, Transitional Programs, Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Barriers, Students with Disabilities, Influences
DOI: 10.1177/0044118X19826423
ISSN: 0044-118X
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to listen to what youth with special needs in juvenile justice (JJ) settings say they need to be successful during reentry. The three instruments used to gain an understanding of their perspectives on reentry and their perceptions of barriers include (a) intake interviews, (b) focus groups, and (c) semi-structured post-release interviews. Major themes shared are related to reentry programming, post-release transition activities, barriers to success, influences, and outcomes. This article also notes the differences between productively engaged and not productively engaged youth. Finally, the article discusses implications of these findings on transition programming and reentry practices for youth and JJ settings.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1264093
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this study was to listen to what youth with special needs in juvenile justice (JJ) settings say they need to be successful during reentry. The three instruments used to gain an understanding of their perspectives on reentry and their perceptions of barriers include (a) intake interviews, (b) focus groups, and (c) semi-structured post-release interviews. Major themes shared are related to reentry programming, post-release transition activities, barriers to success, influences, and outcomes. This article also notes the differences between productively engaged and not productively engaged youth. Finally, the article discusses implications of these findings on transition programming and reentry practices for youth and JJ settings.
ISSN:0044-118X
DOI:10.1177/0044118X19826423