Wilderness Experiences: Camps and Outdoor Programs (From Juvenile Justice: Polices, Programs, and Services, Second Edition, P 327-346, 1998, Albert R. Roberts, ed. - See NCJ 170093)

• NCJ Number: 170109
• Author(s): A R Roberts
• Date Published: 1998
• Length: 20 pages
• Sale Source: Nelson-Hall Publishers
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS.

Annotation

This chapter examines and compares juvenile justice programs aimed primarily at rehabilitation and alternatives intended primarily to meet social control goals.

Abstract

Structured wilderness adventure programs are examples of programs with rehabilitation goals and juvenile training schools are intended primarily to meet social control goals. The chapter looks briefly at the origins of wilderness programs; compares them to traditional training schools; examines the similarities and differences among various established wilderness programs; and describes in detail seven of the most widely known wilderness adventure programs. The chapter also reviews some of the more critical programmatic components, including therapeutic camping, rock climbing, an overnight solo experience, alternative school, and family counseling. The chapter concludes with an examination of evaluations of the effectiveness of wilderness programs. The chapter includes discussion questions based on the information presented. Tables, references