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2011
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The Juvenile Residential Facility Census (JRFC) is designed to collect information regarding juvenile facilities and their operations. The number of juveniles in custody has decreased from 2006 by 12%, with overcrowding at 3% of facilities. Other fin... Read More
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2011
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This manual provides “step-by-step guidance in the planning process … [that] will help ensure the efficient continuation of operations during an emergency, the reduction of risk to the physical plant, and, most importantly, the safety and well-being ... Read More
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2010
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Photographs, floor plans, and basic information about 21 justice facility projects judged to be outstanding architectural examples are contained in this review. Facility types chosen are correctional and detention, court, law enforcement, and multipl... Read More
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2010
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This report provides information about the juvenile detention population in Delaware. You can use these statistics for comparison to your own agency. Delaware’s juvenile detention population is at its lowest level in over ten years with the number o... Read More
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2010
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This is essential reading for anyone tasked with eradicating the sexual assault of incarcerated individuals. Eleven promising practices are described: leaders who promote values; officials who seek better ways of managing the inmate population; open... Read More
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2010
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A year in the life of a juvenile correctional facility library is recounted. Some of the highlights include visits or conference calls for young adult writers and performers such as Angela Johnson, Chris Crutcher, Patrick Jones, Nicole Bromley, Jaime... Read More
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2010
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Individuals needing a snapshot of or who are concerned with the current state of youth in residential placement will find this bulletin essential reading. Results of the survey are grouped in the following areas: facility and program characteristics—... Read More
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2010
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Those people involved with or interested in issues related to girl offenders should be aware of this research. The effectiveness of the Boys Town Short-Term Residential Treatment Program for Girls is assessed. This is one of the few studies focusing... Read More
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2009
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“The Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice has undertaken a ground-breaking effort, to implement strength-based philosophy and practices within its juvenile correctional facilities (detention and treatment units) across the state” (p. iii). This report... Read More
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2009
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Information about juvenile residential facilities is provided. Findings include: most states had fewer juvenile offenders held in residential placement facilities in 2004 than in 2002; although most facilities are small and private, most offenders we... Read More
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2009
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The benefits of closing California's Division of Juvenile Facilities (DJF) and transferring incarcerated youth to county facilities are explained. Five sections are contained in this report: summary of findings; introduction; methodology; analysis o... Read More
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2009
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The Juvenile Residential Facility Census (JRFC) is designed to collect information regarding juvenile facilities (e.g., type, size, structure, security arrangements, ownership, services, and juvenile deaths) and their operations. While the number of ... Read More
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2009
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Photographs, floor plans, and basic information about 23 justice facility projects judged to be outstanding architectural examples are contained in this review. Facility types chosen are correctional and detention, court, and law enforcement. Eight f... Read More
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2008
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Photographs, floor plans, and basic information about 28 justice facility projects judged to be outstanding architectural examples are contained in this review. Facility types chosen are correctional and detention, court, juvenile, law enforcement, a... Read More
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2008
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The guidelines address: general instructions; application of standards and inspections; training, personnel, and management; records and public information; classification and segregation; programs and activities; discipline; health services; food; ... Read More
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2008
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This interview relates the observations of Laura Wegl, Probation Manager at the renovated Muriel Wright Residential Center in San Jose, CA. Sections contained in this document are: background; special programs and their accommodation in the Center; ... Read More
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2008
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Maltreatment and civil rights abuses experienced by juveniles in youth residential facilities are investigated. Contents of this report include: results in brief; background; fatalities and maltreatment occurred in government and private facilities, ... Read More
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2008
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Claims regarding the violation of constitutional and federal statutory rights of confined youth at the Scioto Juvenile Correctional Facility and the Marion Juvenile Correctional Facility are resolved by this Stipulated Judgment. Sections of this docu... Read More
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2008
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This Second Amended Settlement Agreement addresses the denial of particular constitutional rights of youth confined in three Maryland juvenile facilities -- Cheltenham Youth Facility, Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School, and Baltimore City Juvenile Justice... Read More
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2008
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This report "summarizes the Sunset staff's recommendations to address key systemic problems and continuing issues at [the Texas Youth Commission] TYC, as well as recommendations regarding the Office of Independent Ombudsman, regulation of nonsecure r... Read More
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2006
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This 36-hour training program targets skills needed to effectively lead a juvenile corrections or detention facility. Modules contained in this manual are: creating our context for learning; the roles and functions of a juvenile facility director; e... Read More
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2005
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Materials used during this training program addressing staff sexual misconduct with youth are available at this website. Participants of this course will be able to: define and understand the scope and impact of PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) in... Read More
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2005
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"[I]nformation on operational and design issues that significantly influence the quality of residential services to youthful populations" is provided. Topics discussed include: analysis of need; safety, security, and management priorities; environme... Read More
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1994
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Juvenile facility administrators are responsible for all facets of the care custody, and treatment services to committed youth. This document, in the format of a DACUM profile, outlines the duties and related tasks of juvenile facility administrators... Read More
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1994
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Juvenile detention directors/superintendents are responsible for managing all operations of a juvenile detention facility and its related programs. This document, in the format of a DACUM profile, outlines the duties and related tasks of juvenile det... Read More
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1994
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The state director of juvenile correctional services is responsible for directing the implementation of the agency's mission and all aspects of state juvenile correctional services. This document, in the format of a DACUM profile, outlines the duties... Read More
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