CCJ 4938

Youth Management II: Practical Applications

Dr. Lee R. Clark

School of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Hecht House, Office 217
Florida State University
(850) 644-9224
lclark@mailer.fsu.edu
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COURSE OVERVIEW

Purpose:  The purpose of this course is intended to provide students with practical skills related to working with delinquent children and youth addressing issues related to one on one interaction, programming, policy development and implementation.
• This course is not an extension of Youth Management-I (YM-I is not required but recommended unless students have previous experience in a DJJ setting or have worked with delinquent youth in some capacity — including volunteer).

• Education concepts and practices will heavily influence course content. Consequently, students will be provided information from a perspective different than that provided in many of the Criminology courses.

• This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore, at an introductory level, pragmatic issues related to working in an inter-agency environment, be it: 1) direct intervention/treatment; 2) administrative; or 3) research/evaluation.


TEXTBOOK
Ribbin', Jivin', & Playin' the Dozens by Herbert Foster  (recommended reading)


REQUIREMENTS

           There are 1000 total points awarded as follows:

1) Attendance (no more than one absence for max points)     100
2) Class presentation (can be as a group)     400
3) Products: (described below - these will be clarified in class)      
         Notebook (notes, handouts, etc.)     300
         Philosophy Paper     100
4) Final Examination - memorization not needed or helpful     100
       
               Total Points     1000
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MATERIALS
1) One Three Ring Binder with Dividers (to hold notes, handouts etc.)
2) Notebook Paper to fit Binder
3) Pencil and/or pen
4) Ability to make copies of class products for entire class
5) Positive Open Mind
6) Commitment to Peers, Students and their Families
7) Desire to become Lean, Mean DJJ Machines
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COURSE STRUCTURE
40% Lecture (specific time to preach and teach - instructor)
40% Response (specific time to learn and squirm)
20% Group and individual work (specific time to bask in the tasks)

Grading:90% - A; 80% - B; 70% - C; 60% - D; <60% - F

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COURSE SCHEDULE (Dates to be finalized in class)
Session I
Who am I - Who are you - Why are we here
Course Expectancies / Finalize schedule
Impact of Belief System / Philosophy Development


Topics
Number of Sessions

Developing Order
  • Developing / Clarifying Expectancies
      client/student and staff
  • Fundaments for Rule Development
  • Level Systems - what are they? - how use?
  • Behavioral Contracts
  • Conflict Resolution
     
3
Program/Individual Observation Techniques
 
2
Communication
  • Verbal/Non-Verbal
     
1
Culture as an Education/Treatment Variable
 
1
Teaching vs. Treatment
  • Educational Therapies/Interventions
  • Aggression Diffusion Techniques
  • Integrated Curriculum/Language Experience as an Intervention
  • Targeting Behavior
     
2
Multidisciplinary Content
  • Interagency Collaboration (Advocacy vs. Adversary)
  • Structure - Time management
  • Students as Teachers
     
3
Class Presentations
2
Final Exam
1
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
PHILOSOPHY PAPER

Objective: By MIDTERM the student will develop a concise description of his/her philosophy as it relates to the role of:

1) Education
2) Treatment
3) Juvenile justice
4) The student
5) The family
6) Society

Clarification: You will begin preparing a draft of your philosophy after the first class meeting. At the beginning of each class session you will be provided the opportunity to describe any clarifications or modifications you have made to your original philosophical statement. You are expected to keep a record of those changes and an explanation of the cause for change or modification. You will have specific assignments which will be clarified in class related to defining who you are, your beliefs regarding the role of the "system" in providing services to delinquent students, and your personal definition of "delinquent student."

NOTEBOOK/JOURNAL

Objective: Student will compile notes, handouts, results of independent research on topics discussed throughout the course, and a copy of course products in an orderly, usable fashion, in a three ring binder, including a table of contents. Format will be discussed throughout the course.

Clarification: You may organize the notebook in any fashion that seems logical to you (e.g., by date, topic, and/or color of dividers). This is to become a useful reference tool for you to use as you work with students/clients, so you develop a system that is functional for your style. You will be asked to maintain a journal for each class session, identifying key points made and how to apply them in a DJJ setting. Format will be discussed throughout the course.

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MAKE COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS SUBMITTED

I MAY LOSE OR NOT RETURN


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