Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention

Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention If you would like to help kids avoid jail and escape their destructive, antisocial behaviours, you might like to become a street worker, social worker, or even a corrections officer. Similarly, if you want to help convicts integrate into society, youll be interested in the same list of jobs. You can learn many of the skills needed for these jobs at Ahuntsic College in Montreal in the Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention program. Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention word cloud Glossary accompliceAn associate in wrongdoing, especially one who aids or abets another in a criminal act, either as a principal or an accessory. addictionThe state of being enslaved to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, such as narcotics. agentA person or thing that acts or has the power to act. angerA strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong. apparent crimeThe number of offenses reported. authenticityThe quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy, or genuine. authorityA person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere. blended familyA family that includes children from a previous marriage of the wife, husband, or both parents. bullyingThe use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively impose domination over others. burglaryIllegal entry into a building for the purposes of committing an offence, such as theft. cellA small room in which a prisoner is locked up. citizenshipThe status of a citizen with rights and duties. communicationImparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs. community centerPublic locations where members of a community tend to gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. community organizationNon-profits that operate within a single local community, running on a voluntary basis and self-funded. cellA small room in which a prisoner is locked up consequenceSomething that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. control towerAn elevated structure for the visual observation and control of the surrounding area. correctionPunishment intended to reform, improve, or rehabilitate. correctional officerAn officer responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates in a prison or any other correctional facility. correctional planAn analysis of a prisoner’s social and psychological shortcomings â€" the things driving his anti-social behaviour â€" and a list of the ‘intervention’ programs that the prisoner must participate in, in order to be eligible for release. counselingThe provision of assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. courtesyShowing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others. criminal codeA law that codifies most criminal offences and procedures in Canada. criminal offenceAn act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; “a long record of crimes” criminalityA criminal act or practice. criminogenic factorsFactors, innate or acquired, which can encourage criminality. crisisA dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person’s life. debtAn amount of money borrowed by one party from another delinquencyFailure to do what law or duty requires. detentionThe act of detaining or state of being detained. detox treatmentsTreatment designed to rid the body of poisonous substances, especially alcohol and drugs. disappointmentThe condition or feeling of being disappointed drugAny substance taken for its narcotic or stimulant effects. drug traffickingThe sale and distribution of illegal drugs. educatorA person or thing that educates, especially a teacher, principal, or other person involved in planning or directing education. empathyIdentification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives. employabilityThe qualification of a person to be ready to work. equalityThe state of being equal. In status, rights, and opportunities. escapeTo slip or get away, as from confinement or restraint; gain or regain liberty: to escape from jail fingerprintSuch an impression made with ink for purposes of identification formal interviewHave a scheduled interview with a client in order to get specific information. frameTo make a person appear as the perpetrator of a crime that he/she did not commit. habitAn acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary. halfway houseA place to allow convicted criminals to begin the process of reintegration with society. handcuffa ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person’s wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle harm reductionProgrammes and practices that aim to reduce the harms associated with the use of drugs homelessThe condition of people without a regular residence. impartialNot biased; fair. imprisonmentThe state of being imprisoned; captivity informal interviewA spontaneous interview with a client to get specific information. intervention Take part in an action to settle a problem of a person or situation, with words or gestures. intervention planA plan made by an intervenor and his client, who will work on his issues. isolationThe complete separation from others. jailA place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime. judgmentThe ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. juvenile delinquencyThe habitual committing of criminal acts or offenses by a young person, especially one below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible. lawThe system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties. law courtA court that hears cases and makes decisions based on statutes or the common law. lawyerA person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law legal proceedingsThe institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked. libertyThe condition of being free from restriction or control. low incomeOf or relating to individuals or households supported by an income that is below average. manipulationThe act of exerting shrewd or devious influence for one’s own advantage. marginalParticipating only slightly in the life of two cultural groups without feeling identified with either group. marginalityThe property of being marginal or on the fringes mental healthThe psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment misunderstoodIncorrectly understood or interpreted murderThe unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another observationAn act of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information. obsessive-compulsive disorderCharacterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions) offenderSomeone who violates or transgresses a law. offenseViolation of a law that is punishable by a sentence. orderGive an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. penaltyA punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule. penitentiaryA prison for those convicted of major crimes. prisonA building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial or after conviction. prisonerA person legally held in prison as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial. probationThe release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision. probation officerAn officer who investigates and reports on the conduct of offenders who are free on probation. psychiatricOf or relating to mental disorders or psychiatry. pursuitThe act of chasing someone. real crimeThe combined number of reported offences and unreported offences. recommendationA suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action. rehabilitationThe restoration of someone to a condition of health or useful and constructive activity. rehabilitateTo restore to good health or useful life through therapy and education after imprisonment, addiction, or illness. rehabilitation centerA facility providing therapy and training for rehabilitation. reintegration into societyThe support given to offenders during their re-entry into society following imprisonment. reportAn account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation or inquiry. rewardSomething given or received in recompense for worthy behavior or in retribution for evil acts. rightA legal entitlement to have something or to act in a certain way. ruleOne of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere. securityLimitation or absence of danger to physical, psychological and material security in a particular area. security officerA security officer is a person who is paid to protect property, assets, or people. sentenceA judicial judgment and determination of the punishment to be inflicted on a convicted criminal. sexual abuseForcing undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. social rehabilitationThe re-integration of a convicted person into society to help them stop reoffending. social workOrganized work directed toward the betterment of social conditions in the community. stabTo pierce or wound with or as if with a pointed weapon sueTo get a court of law to force a person, company, or organization that has treated you unfairly or hurt you in some way to give you something or to do something. technical handling behaviorTechniques used to stop or change a negative behavior of a client in a positive behavior. therapyThe treatment of disease or disorders. victimPerson who has experienced a personal injury. victimizationBe regarded as being particularly sensitive to becoming a victim of an act or a given phenomenon. violenceRough or injurious physical force, action, or treatment. workshopA seminar, discussion group. youngBeing in the first or early stage of life or growth; youthful; not old. youth centreA place or organization providing leisure activities for young people. 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