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International best practice and models for youth justice residences : evidence brief Iain Matheson

By: Matheson, Iain.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Wellington, New Zealand : Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children, 2023Description: electronic document (119 pages) ; PDF file.ISBN: 978-1-99-115502-3.Subject(s): Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children | CHILD PROTECTION | INSTITUTIONAL CARE | INTERVENTION | LITERATURE REVIEWS | RESIDENTIAL CARE | YOUNG OFFENDERS | YOUNG PEOPLE | INTERNATIONAL | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Download report, PDF | Download summary, PDF | Access the website Summary: This evidence brief identified some international system models that have promising aspects, including: The Missouri Model of Juvenile Rehabilitation – a move from large correctional facilities to smaller, therapeutic environments. Close to Home – this is a New York City programme based on Missouri with the addition of some higher-level security features. Washington State Juvenile Rehabilitation Integrated Treatment Model – a clinical approach incorporating elements of the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework. Multifunctional Treatment in Residential and Community Settings – a Scandinavian programme combining residential care with support at home and working with families. Secure Children’s Homes – this network in England and Wales accommodates vulnerable children in ‘home-like’ facilities with high staff ratios. (From the website). See also the related "review of international best practice approaches to physical restraint and de-escalation in youth justice residences" (#8094). Record #8093
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This evidence brief identified some international system models that have promising aspects, including:

The Missouri Model of Juvenile Rehabilitation – a move from large correctional facilities to smaller, therapeutic environments.
Close to Home – this is a New York City programme based on Missouri with the addition of some higher-level security features.
Washington State Juvenile Rehabilitation Integrated Treatment Model – a clinical approach incorporating elements of the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework.
Multifunctional Treatment in Residential and Community Settings – a Scandinavian programme combining residential care with support at home and working with families.
Secure Children’s Homes – this network in England and Wales accommodates vulnerable children in ‘home-like’ facilities with high staff ratios. (From the website).

See also the related "review of international best practice approaches to physical restraint and de-escalation in youth justice residences" (#8094). Record #8093

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