Juvenile Incarceration Case Study

While incarceration facilities are complex organizations that are diverse in purpose, size, and structure, however effective management can be universal. Specific approaches and practices encourage success, regardless if the facility houses a few or several residents, and whether its function is as a juvenile detention center, a juvenile correctional facility, or an adult facility that also serves youth (Nelsen, n.d.). Regardless of the size and structure of the facility, effective performance begins with a clear vision and mission. With a strong and clear mission statement that can be the first success toward leading a clear direction and gaining a extent of control in an uncertain and changing environment of juvenile detention. A solid mission statement also involve …show more content…
A. Nelsen, “In 1992, the Academy Division of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) assembled 30 juvenile detention and corrections experts to address the issue of vision and mission statements for juvenile detention and …show more content…
Management responsibility is selecting and training staff to fulfill the full potential of the mission of facility to result in effective outcomes. Over the duration of hiring process, administrators and managers pursue to recognize people with the knowledge, abilities, and assets of character required to achieve the purposes of the facility. Training for a detention facility supports the progress of knowledge and skills, increases understanding of the organization, and incorporates staff into the process of satisfying the values and accomplishing the goals of the program (Nelsen, n.d.). Effective leaders and staff also develop structure and consistency in discipline toward the youth to make an improvement in their delinquent behaviors rather than