| Title |
Chamberlain, Jackie_MED_2018 |
| Alternative Title |
Giving Formerly Incarcerated Juveniles Voice: A Case Study |
| Creator |
Chamberlain, Jackie |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
Juvenile delinquency is a serious social dilemma that can impact the lives of youth, families and society. Once juveniles are incarcerated, they are at a greater risk for dropping out, court involvement and entry into the adult correctional systems. The purpose of this study was to understand whether academic achievement and positive relationships while incarcerated can lead to successful outcomes after a student has been released from state custody. The researcher explored the experiences of formerly incarcerated juvenile offenders to find out if they attributed their post-secondary status to their successes while incarcerated. Through semi-structured interviews with three young adults who were formerly incarcerated in juvenile justice facilities, the researcher explored the participants' perception of their educational experience, pre/postincarceration status, and relationships. Using the voices of these young people, the data indicated that the collective experiences of having high quality school experiences, positive relationships, and resiliency upon transition back into the community seemed to help these young people succeed. This case study makes a strong argument that positive school experience coupled with strong social bonds, such as attachment and commitment, can help deter young people who were incarcerated from future crime, while allowing them to grow and develop personal responsibility. |
| Subject |
Case studies; Crime; Education--Evaluation; Imprisonment; Juvenile delinquency |
| Keywords |
Incarceration; Social dilemma; State custody |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Date |
2018 |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce their theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6nd06wk |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
96717 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6nd06wk |
