Abstract
The role for staff within the residential youth justice facility is an intense one, offering both reward and challenge. Post-traumatic stress related to serious episodes of violence and vicarious trauma relating to the abuse and neglect derived from the residents' personal narratives are common. In recent years a residential center in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia has experimented with provision of a Staff Support and Supervision Program (SSSP). This article describes the context which gave rise to the program, its multi-theoretical underpinning, and its modus operandi. A qualitative evaluation highlights practice challenges and leadership techniques. The model is now being applied in two other Victorian youth justice centers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 214-240 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | Residential Treatment for Children and Youth |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- justice
- residential
- supervision
- support
- trauma
- youth