QUICK WRITE

Alternative Education Overview:
Juvenile Justice Institutions
(Short-term Locked Facilities)

Lou Denti, Ph.D.
Special Education Program
California State University, Monterey Bay

~ Introduction, Session 5~
Quick Write

• "Money invested in early prevention is money saved later on remedial services in school, social, physical and mental health services for families and correctional services for juveniles and adults." Do a cost-benefits analysis for remedial services and correctional services. What does the evidence reveal? Why does the public opt for punitive vs remedial and rehabilitative programs?

• Define delinquency in one or two sentences.

• List and describe short-term locked facilities in your local community, county or region that serve juvenile offenders?

• Describe your reaction to the following quote: “ The Juvenile Hall shall not be in, or connected with, any jail or prison, and shall not be deemed to be nor treated as a penal institution. It shall be conducted in all respects as nearly as a home as possible.” Does the quote accurately describe the atmostphere of the Juvenile Hall in your location?