Texas A&M University LibrariesTexas A&M University LibrariesTexas A&M University Libraries
    • Help
    • Login
    OAKTrust
    View Item 
    •   OAKTrust Home
    • Colleges and Schools
    • Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
    • Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (2002– )
    • View Item
    •   OAKTrust Home
    • Colleges and Schools
    • Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
    • Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (2002– )
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    A Review of State Guidelines for Recreation in Juvenile Justice Facilities

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    LEON-THESIS-2017.pdf (1.796Mb)
    Date
    2017-08-04
    Author
    Leon, Maria Danielle
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    Quality recreation programs have been shown to strengthen protective factors in youth to mitigate risk factors, ultimately improving youth outcomes and reducing juvenile delinquency. How recreation is employed within this unique setting has been unknown until this point. This study is the first step to understanding how recreation programs can enhance the rehabilitative efforts of the juvenile justice system by reviewing the legislative and administrative regulations related to recreation practices in juvenile justice facilities in the United States. The research questions that were asked include: 1) whether or not a legislative and/or administrative authority exists that governs a minimum amount of recreation time for youth in juvenile justice facilities (including the type of written authority and how recreation is defined), 2) the type, frequency, location and length of recreation allowed for youth while in confinement, and 3) the circumstances in which youth can be denied access to recreation. A systematic review of the written authorities was conducted by searching state websites, legal and government databases. A survey was developed to capture archival data elements and utilized to review the documents. Among other discoveries, we found that seven different types of written authorities exist, and only 40% of states include a purpose for the recreation services that are offered to youth in confinement. We found that the terms recreation, leisure and exercise are used interchangeably and 70% of states require that recreation is available to youth on a daily basis. The results of this investigation present implications for policy-makers, recreation professionals and the public alike. These include the need to advocate for the provision of recreation services in the juvenile justice system, establishing an appropriate minimum standard for recreation programs in juvenile justice, and communicating the positive impact recreation programs can have for youth and the community.
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/166066
    Subject
    recreation
    juvenile justice
    juvenile incarceration
    juvenile detention
    administrative standards
    Collections
    • Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (2002– )
    Citation
    Leon, Maria Danielle (2017). A Review of State Guidelines for Recreation in Juvenile Justice Facilities. Master's thesis, Texas A & M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /166066.

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2016  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV
     

     

    Advanced Search

    Browse

    All of OAKTrustCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsDepartmentThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsDepartment

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics
    Help and Documentation

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2016  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    Theme by 
    Atmire NV