NCJ Number
171502
Journal
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation Volume: 24 Issue: 1/2 Dated: (1996) Pages: 171-181
Date Published
1996
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This study examines State of Georgia (U.S.) and the Republic of Taiwan youths' perceptions of their confinement, and their feelings of restriction, and the possible impact of those perceptions on the youths' reaction to education and rehabilitation programs.
Abstract
The sample studied consisted of 137 youths randomly selected from three of Georgia's four Youth Development Centers, and 147 youths randomly selected from two of the three youth reformatories in Taiwan. The youths completed questionnaires in their respective institutions in 1990. The article discusses similarities and differences between the two groups' attitudes and reactions as well as cultural factors. Findings included: (1) Taiwan youths on the average stayed a much longer time than Georgia youths; (2) Both groups overwhelmingly affirmed that educational and vocational courses are helpful and they were satisfied with the way the courses were taught; (3) About two-thirds of each group affirmed that the counseling they received would keep them from repeating the same mistakes they had made; (4) Georgia youths listed twice as any punishments, and the standard deviation for Georgia youths was twice as big; (5) Georgia youths listed a higher mean number of good friends; (6) Taiwan youths were organized in more formal groups; and (7) About two-thirds of each group felt there were many restrictions on them. Tables, references, notes