Alternative Schools

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This paper examines how the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention have promoted alternative schools for the prevention of delinquency and how this initiative has reflected the belief that schools can help reduce youth crime. It looks at how alternative programs within the traditional schools have also been implemented as a response to educational needs for reform and juvenile crime prevention. It proposes a study to compare the effectiveness of such schools and programs.

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Abstract
Statement of the Problem and Study Purpose
Hypotheses
Review of Related Literature
Introduction
Alternative Schools
Alternative Programs
Additional Factors For Successful Schools and Programs
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The Inverness Center is a middle-level alternative school that was established in 1993, in Maryland. After two years of success the center lists factors thought to be important in their results. Constant communication is a key factor in the relationship between the center and home schools. The center is to provide services including educational remediation, therapeutic, and life skills for the troubles students. The students keep a journal and do homework and receive points for behavior efforts. They have a mentor that they meet with each day. They receive privileges based on points accumulated. Service learning is also a part of the program. When enough points are accumulated and the student attains level two status, they become eligible to reach the highest level and return to their home school within four weeks. Counselors monitor the student once they return."

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