On the Outside: Social Challenges for Teens Reentering Society
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In-House Educational Programs for Incarcerated Youth (04:16) Reentry programs for incarcerated youth are their best and only chances to stay out of prison once released. Almost no released teens return to high school, thus the in-house education program is essential. Peer Groups for Incarcerated Youth (01:39) Teens share feelings and help each other with issues in a weekly group called "Family Meeting." Peer education is essential because these teens share experiences on the outside that got them into trouble. They may have good advice for each other. Leisure Interests of Incarcerated Youth (03:22) Friends of Island Academy (FOIA) offers a hip hop dance class taught by a former professional dancer. A 19-year-old teen shares her experiences on the outside and supports the in-house activities as deterrents for negative activity. Vocational Training and Employment for Incarcerated Youth (03:26) In the Friends of Island Academy (FOIA), young people learn that they can have a successful life outside prison. They receive training that will allow them to compete with everyone else seeking jobs on the outside. Substance Abuse and Teens Released from Juvenile Justice System (02:37) Adolescent Portable Therapy is a substance abuse program that combines family therapy conducted in the home. Family therapy is also a component of the program. Teens experience lots of pressure to go back to their old ways once they are released. Follow-up Therapy: In-Home Therapy and Drug Tests (02:39) The Adolescent Portable Therapy program provides a social worker once or twice a week. The family and the released youthful offender learn to talk things out and reacquaint themselves. The teen must provide a urine sample for drug testing. Teens Transition to Outside World (03:27) A teen passes his in-home drug test. He wants to better himself and has a passion for music. The social worker works with the family and the teen to set goals for a realistic and productive future. The program helps the teens transition to the outside wor
Length: 24 min
Copyright Date: 2008
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On the Outside: Social Challenges for Teens Reentering Society
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