What Are Juvenile Reform Programs?
Juvenile reform programs are courses of rehabilitation for children up to the age of 17 or 18, depending upon the age of majority in a particular jurisdiction. Historically, children in trouble with the law were simply punished, much as adults, but more modern theories recommend retraining.
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Detention
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Juvenile detention centers are usually found in all communities, typically overseen by a family court or juvenile court. These are designed more as punishment, but also provide educational opportunities and recreation facilities, along with group counseling services.
Group Homes
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Group homes are places in which juveniles reside when their crimes are minor but still require detention. Residents receive much the same services as when incarcerated, but in a more home-like atmosphere, with more freedom.
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Wilderness Programs
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Wilderness programs help retrain and reform juveniles. Kids live in a camp-like setting and learn group socialization and engage in personal reflection.
Residential Treatment
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Residential treatment centers for juveniles are usually a choice when certain physical, emotional or mental problems are adjudged as the root cause of a delinquent behavior. Kids here receive the same services for education and vocation, but many are also under a psychiatrist's care and require medication.
Outpatient Therapy
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Outpatient therapy is an option often used for juveniles who remain in their homes when there is little need for actual incarceration. This is usually court-ordered group therapy, one to five times weekly, to help the juvenile adjust to societal norms.
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