OUT OF THE SAND TRAP WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION

• NCJ Number: 41706
• Journal: California Youth Authority Quarterly Volume: 30 Issue: 1 Dated: (SPRING 1977) Pages: 27-31
• Author(s): W RIGGS
• Date Published: 1977
• Length: 5 pages
• Corporate Author: California Dept of the Youth Authority
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES HOW CRISIS INTERVENTION IN A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY CAN HELP STAFF MEMBERS OUT OF A VARIETY OF PROBLEM SITUATIONS.

Abstract

CRISIS INTERVENTION TO THE JUVENILE HALL STAFF IS LIKE A SAND WEDGE TO THE GOLFER: IT CAN HELP CONQUER TROUBLE. THE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM IS TAUGHT AS A 40-HOUR TRAINING SESSION, WITH EIGHT CURRICULA. THESE INCLUDE SAFETY, DEFUSING, BRIEF INTERVIEWING, MEDIATION, REFERRAL, CULTURE, LEGAL, AND CONSOLIDATION. BASICALLY, THE STUDENTS LEARN TO ASSESS A DISPUTE AND HOW TO PLUG INTO IT. ROLE PLAYING IS HELPFUL IN ASSESSING VARYING PROBLEM SITUATIONS....BDS