Youth Perspectives on Their Relationships With Staff in Juvenile Correction Settings and Perceived Likelihood of Success on Release

This study explored youth perspectives on their relationships with staff in juvenile correction settings and perceived likelihood of success on release. Surveys were administered to 543 youth committed to select facilities in Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon. Youth were asked to nominate a staff th...

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Published in:Youth violence and juvenile justice 2009-01, Vol.7 (1), p.46-67
Main Authors: Marsh, Shawn C., Evans, William P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Criminal Justice Policy
Detention centers
Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile offenders
Perceptions
Personal relationships
Youth
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Summary:This study explored youth perspectives on their relationships with staff in juvenile correction settings and perceived likelihood of success on release. Surveys were administered to 543 youth committed to select facilities in Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon. Youth were asked to nominate a staff they turn to most for help and advice, then report on the qualities of their relationship with that staff. Results indicate that youth have different types of key helping relationships with staff, and that youth forecasts about their future vary across these relationship types.
ISSN:1541-2040
1556-9330
DOI:10.1177/1541204008324484