Law-Related Education in Detention Settings (From Law-Related Education and Juvenile Justice, P 81-94, 1997, Deborah Williamson, Kevin I Minor, and James W Fox, eds. -- See NCJ-167087)

• NCJ Number: 167093
• Author(s): D Warner
• Date Published: 1997
• Length: 14 pages
• Sale Source: Charles C. Thomas
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper examines why juveniles in detention should learn about the law when they have already violated it, why the use of law-related education (LRE) in detention does not involve the coddling of juveniles, the cost-effectiveness of LRE, and whether detention staff teach LRE.

Abstract

The discussion begins with an overview of juvenile detention. This is followed by a theoretical examination of LRE in detention and a description of the implementation of LRE in various detention centers. An example of a LRE lesson that can be used is provided, and a projection of the future of LRE in detention is offered. The author advises that the future of LRE in detention is uncertain. Successful implementation of LRE in any setting, including detention, mandates dedicated facilitators who believe in the ability of LRE to affect the lives of today's youth. The future of LRE in detention is dependent on all who embrace its ideals, objectives, and goals. A fruitful LRE program relies on parents, educators, administrators, police officers, and other members of the community. Communities throughout the Nation have taken the time to learn about LRE and its many benefits. Currently, LRE is in the germanic stages of development in the detention setting. Overall, those who teach LRE and community members combine to form the foundation from which LRE was built and the springboard from which it will grow in the schools, diversion programs, and detention settings. 14 references