How Do You Manage Violence In Juvenile Corrections?
According to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, juvenile justice facilities across the nation are in a state of crisis. Violence against other juvenile inmates, as well as staff, has become almost a regular occurrence and staff violence against these troubled youth is no longer an unheard of occurrence. Violence among youths both in and out of correctional facilities has reached almost epidemic proportions and there is much work to be done to control such violence. Seek the root of the problem. Why is this violence occurring among the incarcerated youths? Is it just a clash of personalities or is it a greater issue such as gang rivalry? Understanding what the issue is should be the first step to resolving these conflicts. Without knowing the problem, you cannot come up with a solution. Provide a treatment program. Some of these young offenders may have underlying issues relating to mental health. Others’ behavior may be a byproduct of an violent home life. Violence begets
