This customizable program comes to you on disk so you can add local policy, adapt the situations and suggested answers, and make it most useful for your organization. This program was created under a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The grant was awarded in 1995 and has been administered by the National Juvenile Detention Association's Center for Research and Professional Development located at Michigan State University. Copies of the curriculum, which includes a trainers manual and a participant's manual are available for the cost of printing and shipping. Informs participants of the content of and methodology for teaching this course.
Outlines needs and techniques for managing children's behavior in residential care.
Covers the needs of residential youth regarding substance abuse and suicide. Covers issues of facility security such as contraband, searches and responding to emergencies. The grant is implemented through NJDA's new Center for Research and Professional Development. The Center serves as the regional office of NJDA and is located in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. The Center for Research and Professional Development offers limited technical assistance.