Using a Behavioral Management Approach to Supervision of Youth in Confinement
Hours: 1.50
Managing the behavior of youth in custody is a key component in ensuring the security of the facility and the safety of those working, residing, or volunteering within it. Historically, custodial facilities relied on physical control of individuals to accomplish security and safety goals. However, physical control did little to deter dangerous situations. Today’s custodial facilities rely on strategies aimed at managing the behavior of residents to accomplish safety and security goals. This course will give staff providing direct care and supervision to youth in confinement facilities an overview of behavior management and strategies they can use when supervising youth in custody in non-crisis situations. There is great variation in how agencies implement behavior management programs. Therefore, this course will provide a general overview of common behavior management strategies and how they can be used with youth in your custody and care. You should always refer to your agency's policies and procedures for specific directives.
Managing the behavior of youth in custody is a key component in ensuring the security of the facility and the safety of those working, residing, or volunteering within it. Historically, custodial facilities relied on physical control of individuals to accomplish security and safety goals. However, physical control did little to deter dangerous situations. Today’s custodial facilities rely on strategies aimed at managing the behavior of residents to accomplish safety and security goals. This course will give staff providing direct care and supervision to youth in confinement facilities an overview of behavior management and strategies they can use when supervising youth in custody in non-crisis situations. There is great variation in how agencies implement behavior management programs. Therefore, this course will provide a general overview of common behavior management strategies and how they can be used with youth in your custody and care. You should always refer to your agency's policies and procedures for specific directives.
