Teaching in Detention: A Security Perspective and Tips
Discover insights and practical tips on teaching in detention facilities from a security perspective. Learn about engaging students, challenges, disciplinary approaches, and more to create a positive learning environment.
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Teaching in Detention: A Security Perspective Justin Crostic Home Incarceration Supervisor Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home
About me About Chesterfield Detention Terminology Welcome Children = Residents = Students Ask questions at any time! Disclaimer Consult facility policies
Our Biggest Challenge What s our biggest challenge? Surviving together
Is it credits, seat time, passing SOL scores, graduation ? What is the goal? Reengaging them in learning! This means more than just doing their work The Goal The first step building a rapport
Know Your Students Try to stay away from unintentionally embarrassing your students Notice changes in behavior from day to day Education level Mental health issues Ridicule can be constant Reading, math, etc.
Varies from facility to facility Charges, legal advice, guns, sex, drugs, other residents in the facility, etc. Know What Topics Are Off Focus on schoolwork and related topics Limits Life outside their city/county Colleges, sports, trades, healthy outlets Not everyone can look forward to breaks
Disciplining Residents Disclaimer Redirection Detention vs. traditional school Keys to remember Keep your voice flat Do not raise your voice Do not use sarcasm, patronize, or condescend Be careful of jokes Do not argue!!!
Do not hold grudges What happened yesterday was yesterday, it s over Start Every Day New As strange as it may sound, our residents thrive in this environment
Be Careful of Idle Time Keep them busy and their minds active Start with a short, fun activity?
What if an incident happens in my classroom? Incidents What if an incident happens in another classroom?
Seek out trainings either in your department or through outside agencies NPJS (National Partnership for Juvenile Services) NIC (National Institute of Corrections) Desktop Guide to Quality Practice for Working with Youth in Confinement For Additional Information
Questions Any questions related to safety and security in a detention setting? CrosticJC@chesterfield.gov (804) 706-2937
