Taking Responsibility: Preparing Young Offenders to Handle Disclosure on the Job. (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pham, Yen K.; Unruh, Deanne K.; Waintrup, Miriam; Sinclair, James; Johnson, Michael D.; Alverson, Charlotte Y.
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 26:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 36
• Page End: 41
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: disclosure -- juvenile offenders -- employment -- taking responsibility -- problem-solving; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/1074295617694409
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

In facilitating prosocial identity formation and preventing recidivism among adjudicated youth upon reentry to school and community, one key issue to address is the confidentiality of juvenile records. Educators can support young offenders by teaching youth to problem-solve the disclosure of past juvenile involvements. This article discusses two lessons that aim to help adjudicated youth take responsibility for past mistakes, use discretion when discussing their history, and communicate future goals to potential employers.