Understanding Juvenile Correctional Officers' Perceptions about Safety and Care of Youth in Their Facilities

Author

Megan Patterson, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

7-10-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Department of Criminal Justice Sciences

First Advisor

Mijin Kim

Second Advisor

Jessie Krienert

Abstract

There is an increasing need to understand the environment confined juveniles are exposed to in America. This study examines the conditions of confinement for juveniles in detention facilities, mainly focusing on the indices of control, care, quality of life, and programs for confined youths. The study further examines how these confinement conditions are associated with juvenile detention officers’ level of concern with the facility operation. Anonymous Likert scale surveys were administered to active juvenile detention officers. Results from this study provide better insight into understanding performance-based standards in juvenile detention facilities and specify what areas need to be improved for sufficient care of youth.

Comments

Imported from Patterson_ilstu_0092N_12231.pdf

Recommended Citation

Patterson, Megan, "Understanding Juvenile Correctional Officers' Perceptions about Safety and Care of Youth in Their Facilities" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 1612.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1612

DOI

https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2022.20221020070313284494.999976

Page Count

84