Training Staff Involved With Juvenile Delinquents at Juvenile Classification Homes and Juvenile Training Schools

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effects of training for staff in juvenile correction facilities on their understanding and interactions with juvenile delinquents.
• Conducted training focusing on applied behavior analysis and positive interactions.
• Administered pre- and post-training questionnaires to staff members.
• Evaluated responses from 181 staff members across juvenile training schools and classification homes.
• Increased educational efficacy among staff post-training.
• Decreased feelings of lack of reward and burden in their roles.
• Improved knowledge of behavioral principles and practical application in working with juveniles.