EDUCATING THE UNEDUCABLE - WORKING WITH ADOLESCENT OFFENDERS IN A PROBATION SETTING

• NCJ Number: 31119
• Journal: Corrective and Social Psychiatry and Journal of Behavior Technology Methods and Therapy Volume: 21 Issue: 3 Dated: (1975) Pages: 7-9
• Author(s): R M SCHNORR; R P YOUNKINS
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 3 pages
• Corporate Author: Martin Psychiatric Research Foundation, Inc
• Sale Source: Not Available Through National Institute of Justice/NCJRS Document Loan Program
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

DESCRIPTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL METHODS USED BY THE ALTERNATIVE TO DETENTION PROGRAM IN NEW YORK CITY TO TEACH JUVENILE DELINQUENTS CLASSIFIED AS UNEDUCABLE.

Abstract

THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS THE UNSTRUCTURED ATMOSPHERE OF THE OPEN CLASSROOM TECHNIQUE TO MAKE THE STUDENTS FEEL MORE AT EASE WITH THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. PEER-MEDIATED INSTRUCTION ALLOWS MORE ADVANCED STUDENTS TO HELP OTHER STUDENTS IN NEED OF REMEDIAL WORK. THE CONTROL TECHNIQUE FAVORED AT THE CENTER IS A FORM OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION WHICH REWARDS DESIRED BEHAVIOR AND GOAL ACHIEVEMENT.