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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Pitzel, Allyson
• Jolivette, Kristine
• Sanders, Sara

Titel

Integrating Self-Determination Into Daily Routines and Activities in Restrictive Education Settings

Ist Teil von

• Journal of correctional education (1974), 2023-01, Vol.74 (1), p.3-32

Ort / Verlag

Lanham: Correctional Education Association

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Quelle

Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Self-determination refers to a person’s ability to have control of their life choices, decisions, and interactions with others. Self-determination skills include: 1) decision-making, 2) goal setting, 3) self-awareness, 4) problem-solving, 5) self-advocacy, 6) self-monitoring, and 7) self-efficacy. Researchers suggest that youth with or at-risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) are less knowledgeable about self-determination skills and how to apply them to their daily lives. This is particularly true for those served in restrictive education settings (e.g., juvenile justice facilities) who often struggle with setting goals and self-monitoring progress. Equipping youth with or at-risk for EBD in restrictive education settings with self-determination skills is a critical aspect of positive youth development. The purpose of this manuscript is to assist staff in juvenile justice facilities with strategies so as to infuse self-determination instruction into five key areas: 1) resiliency, 2) assessments, 3) treatment/programming, 4) education, and 5) transition. An overview of each area is provided, along with examples of self-determination integration. Special considerations for implementing self-determination into these facilities also is discussed.