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Juvenile Rehabilitation Programs
Prevention and Intervention Treatment Programs
Rehabilitation of juveniles: Four critical factors
Two of the universal characteristics of successful juvenile rehabilitation programs include beginning early (i.e., offering services while the child is still young and has only committed his or her first offense) and dealing with multiple settings and systems (i.e., incorporating the family and school instead of merely focusing on the individual) (Bartol & Bartol 2010: 153-156). This is the aim of one evolving approach to counseling juveniles which focuses on giving juveniles important communication skills. This enables them to better cope with life stressors and is an important part of rehabilitation. According to Sanger & Spilker (2006), social skills training (SST) is an important part of any rehabilitation program and may encompass story-telling, guided conversation, and instruction in how to use language effectively.
Learning these skills can also enhance teens' future vocational prospects and enable them to...
Researchers have estimated that 20% or more of teens in rehabilitation programs have language and communication programs which span from learning disabilities to difficulties in expressing thoughts and feelings aloud (Sanger & Spilker 2006). Low levels of social competence are also linked with delinquency. Teens in delinquent facilities have more trouble following directions in school from teachers and also participating in the give-and-take of ordinary conversational relationships (Sanger & Spilker 2006). The inability to do so can generate anger and frustration, resulting in them lashing out at others in frustration. 'Teaching' social skills and the skills of communication through role-playing and modeling; helping teens use critical thinking to select appropriate strategies to communicate; and using cognitive strategies to help teens grow more mindful in general about how they approach verbal social relationships have all been suggested as cornerstones of a holistic rehabilitation program.
These difficulties highlight why early intervention is…
References
Bartol, Curt & Bartol, Anne. (2010). Criminal Behavior: A Psychological approach. Prentice Hall.
Sanger, D., Maag, J.W., & Spilker, A. (2006). Communication and behavioral considerations in planning programs for female juvenile delinquents. Journal of Correctional Education, 57(2), 108-125.
When one looks at the occurrence of recidivism in offenders who have partaken in treatment programs varying from organic programs to those geared to more social and emotional support programs, it becomes clear that recidivism of sexual re-offense is relatively low, compared to those who undergo no treatment program. However, there is still an issue with non-sexual re-offense. In addition, there is evidence that the contributing factors for adult
During the assessment the participant will be asked to disclose how often and how many incidences of substance abuse he or she has participated in during the last week. He or she will also be asked to disclose what substances have been used in that time frame. In addition the participant will participate in an interview in which he or she will provide a life history and a description of when
(Fletcher; Inciardi; Tims, 1993) This may be the reason that there is today a new concept in the treatment of drug abuse, and this is the creation of 'Mobile Health Services'. In Maryland, for example, this mobile clinic has successfully treated about 30,000 to 40,000 drug abusers, about 25,000 abusers of cocaine, and more than 70,000 users of alcohol. If this idea of serving the community by the deployment of
Background of HIV/AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic remains a prevalent public health crisis both globally and in the United States. The world statistics estimate for HIV was 37 Million people by 2016 with 1.8 Million new cases reported in 2017. HIV is disproportionately high in Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 66% of new infections worldwide. The CDC reports that of the 36.9 Million patients, 21.7 Million people are under antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Lack of Mental Treatment and Support Introduction and Overview Emergency departments (EDs) can play a major role in reducing the risk and occurrence of suicide, self-harm and harm caused to others by taking steps to create a safety plan for the patient (Stanley et al., 2018). However, many EDs do very little to actually assist patients in this regard. My own experience at Legacy Treatment Center, where I interned, allowed me to
Prevention Plan Today, research shows that many people are today suffering from mental disorders as a result of alcohol and drugs addiction. This has caused parents, the elementary schools, communities as well as, mental health professionals to express their concern in regards to drug addiction in order to develop a prevention plan that will help teens/high school student before they become addicts. Drug addiction in families contributes to an extensive list