scholarly journals Assessment of an Academic Skills Development Program for Youths in Juvenile Correctional Facilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-337
Author(s):  
Vanessa Harmuch P. Erlich ◽  
Murilo Ricardo Zibetti ◽  
Paula Inez C. Gomide
Keyword(s):  
Development Program ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Juvenile Correctional Facilities

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Computer-Based Learning in Developing Academic Skills for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-99
Author(s):  
Faris Algahtani
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the effect of using a computer-based program in developing academic skills (reading, writing and arithmetic) for children with mild intellectual disabilities as compared to the conventional teaching instructions. Methods: The study was conducted in intellectual institutions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A randomized controlled trial design was adopted in the study to determine the impact of the intervention. The study sample was composed of boys (n = 19) and girls (n = 21) aged 6 – 10 years who were selected purposively, and randomly assigned to the experimental group and control group. The two-division experimental group one for boys (n = 8) and the other for girls (n = 12) in the experimental group was studied by using an academic skills development program or a computer-based program. Results: The results indicated that there is a positive impact of the academic skills development program, which was applied to the experimental group to improve academic skills. The reason for the absence of gender differences in academic skills for the educational program is the similarity of the educational environment and the activities used in the educational program in terms of skills, activities, training methods, similar abilities and intellectual preparations for the genders, and for their interaction with the program itself. In addition, the program corresponds to the developmental characteristics of both genders, and there are no impediments to the application of the program in both genders.

scholarly journals Spatial Utilization for the Skills Development Program in Yogyakarta Class IIB Correctional Facility for Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mutiara Anggi ◽  
Diananta Pramitasari
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Class Iib ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Spatial Utilization

A correctional facility has been considered critical not only in accommodating prisoners but also facilitating vocational training that prepares the prisoners to reintegrate in society and thus would not recommit crimes. However, in reality the building of many correctional facilities are not prepared for this function. This is apparent in the correctional facility for women in Yogyakarta. The facility does not have its official building and is located in the men’s correctional facility. Those conditions impact the spatial limitations, including space to conduct the skills development program. This study aims to examine the spatial utilization for the skills development program in Yogyakarta prison for women by analyzing the relationship between the physical settings and the occurring activities there. By conducting place-centered mapping, questionnaire survey, and interview for data collection, this study showed that prisoners tend to seek to carry the vocational work in comfortable areas provided with better air condition that are not prepared for the training. This finding raises a concern about how a correctional facility should have adequate space that encourages social solidarity and provides enough spatial autonomy for the skills development program.

Children in Custody: 20-Year Trends in Juvenile Detention, Correctional, and Shelter Facilities

1998 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 526-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradford Smith
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Violent Offenders ◽  
Juvenile Detention ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Residential Placement ◽  
Statistical Series ◽  
Juvenile Population ◽  
Juvenile Correctional Facilities ◽  
Using Data

Using data drawn from the Children in Custody (CIC) statistical series, this article presents 20-year trends (1) in the number and characteristics of juvenile correctional facilities, (2) in the number and characteristics of youth held in juvenile correctional facilities, and (3) in the costs of confinement of youth held in juvenile correctional facilities. A brief history and some of the limitations of the CIC data are presented. The new Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement that replaced CIC in 1997 is briefly described. The article concludes that, even after controlling for the size of the at-risk juvenile population and inflation, there were more juveniles, more males, more minorities, and more violent offenders in more crowded, secure, and costly juvenile correctional facilities in 1995 than there were in the preceding years.

scholarly journals The value and impact of cross professional collaborations in developing student information and academic literacy skills at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Rushton ◽  
Alison Lahlafi
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Academic Literacy ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Professional Collaboration ◽  
Practice Recommendations ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Student Information

The paper is jointly written by an academic and librarian and discusses the value and impact of two examples of cross professional collaboration at Sheffield Hallam University. The collaborations addressed information and academic literacy skills development of 640 students across four years and involved a librarian, an academic, an academic skills tutor and an e-learning expert. The paper includes analysis on the value and impact of cross-professional collaborations in developing student information literacy (IL) and academic literacy skills. It concludes with discussion of lessons learned and best practice recommendations.

ASSAULTS IN JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
John P. Vivian ◽  
Jennifer N. Grimes ◽  
Stella Vasquez
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Juvenile Correctional Facilities

International comparison and review of a health technology assessment skills program

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret I. Wanke ◽  
Don Juzwishin
Keyword(s):  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Heritage Foundation ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Current Program ◽  
Role Description

Objectives: A review of the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research's (AHFMR) 6-month Health Technology Skills Development Program was undertaken within an international context with the purpose of describing and assessing the current program, further formalizing the program based on identified opportunities for improvement, and enhancing collaborative linkages with other agencies. The objectives of the review were to (i) compare the AHFMR program with similar programs in other health technology assessment (HTA) agencies internationally; (ii) assess the value of the program; (iii) identify program strengths and opportunities for improvement; and (iv) review, critique, and recommend enhancements to the program model and role description.Methods: The review involved a qualitative study design that included a survey of the Skills Development Program participants' experience and perceptions; semistructured interviews with program stakeholders, and a written survey of HTA agencies/programs in other Canadian and international jurisdictions.Conclusions: The review concluded that the program was successful and valued by participants, the Foundation, and stakeholders in the policy and research communities. Findings suggest participant products have a potential for broad influence, including impact on funding decisions related to technology diffusion, influence through publications and presentations, and knowledge transfer in the participants' disciplines and employment settings. The main opportunity for enhancement was to differentiate the program into two streams according to different needs of participants, specifically between those who desire to be HTA producers and/or make HTA their careers, and those who desire to apply HTA in their employment capacity as policy or clinical decision-makers.

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