NCJ Number
212518
Date Published
February 2002
Length
34 pages
Annotation
This guide offers a toolkit for developing effective and consistent rewards and sanctions systems within juvenile detention facilities in England and Wales.
Abstract
As part of contractual obligations with the Youth Justice Board, the basic aims, objectives, and principles for all rewards and sanctions systems within juvenile secure facilities must be consistent and based on best practices research. The goal of the rewards and sanctions system is to motivate young offenders to participate and gain from rehabilitative and purposeful activities. The specific objectives and principles of rewards and sanctions systems are enumerated followed by a step-by-step guide on how to develop a rewards and sanctions system that is consistent with the stated goals, objectives, and principles; monitoring and evaluation are built in as a necessary part of the program. The main characteristics and criteria of current rewards and sanctions systems are reviewed and tips are offered on how to promote good order among young people in juvenile detention facilities and among those under community supervision. The appendixes present a toolkit for the development of a rewards and sanctions system that includes a glossary of terminology, questionnaires, suggested rewards and sanctions, and information required for the evaluation. Appendixes, tables