Guiding Principles for Providing High-Quality Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care Settings

Providing high-quality education in juvenile justice secure care settings presents unique challenges for the administrators, teachers, and staff who are responsible for the education, rehabilitation, and welfare of youths committed to their care. The United States Departments of Education (ED) and Justice (DOJ) recognize that while these challenges cannot be overcome without vision, dedication, and leadership, there is also a critical need in the field for supportive resources grounded in the available research, practitioner experiences, and promising practices from around the country.

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Author: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice

Federal Sponsor Agency: DOJ, U.S. Department of Education

Publication Date: 2014