Thesis (M.S.)--Central Connecticut State University, 2001. / Thesis advisor: Stephen M. Cox. " ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Criminal Justice." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-54). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references.

This qualitative study utilizes the scholarly fields of art, critical pedagogy, adolescent development and research into the British Columbia juvenile justice system's governance and policies surrounding youth in care, in order to highlight art education in an alternate setting-a youth custody centre. Since arts-based programs for incarcerated teens exist in British Columbia, Canada, this study evaluates their efficacy as more than a pastime. There is currently a lack of scholarly research on Canadian youth living in correctional facilities, in particular research on the adolescent culture that exists inside the fence and locked doors. This study examines their lives and talents and draws attention to teens affected by crime and violence. Visual culture is an integral part of everyday lives and identities. Some forms of knowledge are more accessible while others are solely accessible through non-verbal means. This study utilizes visual art as a research tool to examine the potential of art programming to provide a safe place for experimentation and personal expression and the imponance of implementing sustainable community-based educational initiatives to support successful reintegration to society. I compare two programs: a traditional craft program and a progressive collaborative onc. Observational and interview data, action research and visual analysis provided insight to the adolescent sub-culture that exists within the prison setting, and reveals the potential of creative expression by the youthful inmates. The findings of this study provide information about edllcation and 'rehabilitation', specifically, the potential of an programs in non-traditional sites to aid in increasing self-esteem, emotional well-being and personal development. This was accomplished by engaging the youth in pro-social collaborative activities that utilize peer education and youth-driven initiatives. / Graduate

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1977. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-84). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1981. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-146).

Thesis--Wisconsin. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-77).

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

The thesis is a part of a larger survey of the wards in British Columbia, with a special reference to the eighteen wards of Children's Aid Society of Vancouver, who were in correctional institutions as of October 31st, 1954. The history of child protection and welfare is briefly described, as a background to the study, and traces the developments in the child protect-ion movement, from early British Poor Laws to the present complex Canadian pattern of child welfare and protection, in itself a part of development in North America generally. The examination of the statistical and qualitative material shoved that rejection in early childhood had often disturbed the children emotionally so badly that they were not able to adjust themselves in a foster home placement. The children were emotionally maladjusted, had difficulties in their relationship with the others and shoved disturbed and delinquent behaviour* The analysis pointed out that all the foster home placements proved to be failures and resulted finally in their being placed in a correctional institution. Case illustrations were used to give a more detailed picture of the needs of the children during the placements and the efforts that were made to help and prevent their further disturbance. The illustrations discuss the available history given in case records, and point out the damaging effects of certain events during the early childhood as veil as during the foster home placements. The study of eighteen eases led to the formulation of certain recommendations regarding a thorough study of each child when first taken into care, as well as the study of the reasons for the failure of foster home placements. It is hoped that this might help to prevent maladjustment in foster home placements. As the final conclusion of this study, three types of treatment homes are suggested for the children to whom the foster home placement in normal home environment proved to be unsuccessful. The agency and community interests are also stressed in the overall effort to prevent further "social hazards” in society. / Arts, Faculty of / Social Work, School of / Graduate

This study surveys the facilities and services for the children admitted to the Vancouver Detention Home. A comparison of this detention home and that of Frazer Detention Home, Portland, Oregon, has been made in certain instances. The Historical development of the Vancouver Home has been briefly covered, also probable future suggestions for improvements in treatment, in the Home and personnel have been discussed. One chapter is devoted entirely to case studies which were considered a "cross-section" of the kind of child admitted. Strengths and weaknesses in the treatment are noted. Emphasis is given to the professional requirements of personnel within the Home. Administration, Intake, Recreational Program, Work Program and School Program are reviewed. An Evaluation of the usefulness of the building is also made. The importance of understanding the needs for a specific child are discussed in some detail. The role of the social worker is emphasized. / Arts, Faculty of / Social Work, School of / Graduate

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Hamburg.