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Youth Incarceration
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There are several reasons why juvenile crime has been on the rise. The most prominent ones are lack of education, the increased use and availability of firearms and the increase in use and availability of drugs
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Instead of trying juveniles as adults, efforts should be focused on crime prevention. Not only will crime prevention provide a better answer, but it will provide more versatility as well. Crime prevention uses several different facets including the family, schools and the community.
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The family is a critical teacher of ethics and values. It is the family's responsibility to teach children how to participate in society in a non-violent manner.
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The first step in being a good educator as a parent is to let children know that they are loved. They need to know that "someone is crazy about the kid." Children (and teens) need to feel loved so that they can give love and mature into a responsible adult that participates in society
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While love is very important, it is not enough. Parents should also set boundaries for their child (children) so that they know that the adults are in control. Parents should also be aware that while discipline is beneficial and healthy, non-violent discipline is the most effective
Token economy in the classroom
A token economy rewards good behavior with tokens that can be exchanged for something desired. A token can be a chip, coin, star, sticker, or something that can be exchanged for what the student wants to buy.
How does a token economy work in a classroom setting? Teachers give students a token when their behavior matches the desired behavior. On a regular basis, the teacher sets up a sale of items and privileges which students can purchase with the tokens.
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