Taking Responsibility: Preparing Young Offenders to Handle Disclosure on the Job

In facilitating prosocial identity formation and preventing recidivism among adjudicated youth upon reentry to school and community, one key issue to address is the confidentiality of juvenile records. Educators can support young offenders by teaching youth to problem-solve the disclosure of past ju...

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Published in:Beyond behavior 2017-04, Vol.26 (1), p.36-41
Main Authors: Pham, Yen K., Unruh, Deanne K., Waintrup, Miriam, Sinclair, James, Johnson, Michael D., Alverson, Charlotte Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barriers
Confidentiality
Correctional Institutions
Criminals
Delinquency
Disabilities
Employer Attitudes
Identification (Psychology)
Institutionalized Persons
Problem Solving
Prosocial Behavior
Recidivism
Records (Forms)
Reentry Students
Self Disclosure (Individuals)
Student Needs
Teaching Methods
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Summary:In facilitating prosocial identity formation and preventing recidivism among adjudicated youth upon reentry to school and community, one key issue to address is the confidentiality of juvenile records. Educators can support young offenders by teaching youth to problem-solve the disclosure of past juvenile involvements. This article discusses two lessons that aim to help adjudicated youth take responsibility for past mistakes, use discretion when discussing their history, and communicate future goals to potential employers.
ISSN:1074-2956
2163-5323
DOI:10.1177/1074295617694409