Working in Juvenile Correction: Not as easy as one would think 4 Articles

by Leah B.

For those looking to enter the field of juvenile corrections, I would like you to remember one thing: These are KIDS. Usually, between 10 and 18 years old. Not just "pot heads," "taggers," and "gang bangers;" they are kids...read more

by Genesis H.

Working as the manager for a group home proved to be the most educational job of my life to date. I have seen kids from every background and facet of life all end up in this place. The spoiled rich kid all the way down t...read more

by Thomas Lord

I too have worked in corrections, both adult and juvenile, for a total of twelve years. I got my start in the California Department of Corrections, the mother of all state prison systems, then moved to a large county jail ...read more

by Justin Henson

Ok, so everytime I tell someone about what I do, they look at me with a smile and say "Oh". Oh? Oh Huh? Well I realize that some people do not understand how working with children who are put into jail is harder than w...read more