Sexual Abuse In Juvenile Prisons

Another treatment for juveniles are detention facilities, these type of facilities are meant to be supportive and give them opportunities, even though some critics argue that they are dysfunctional. People who oppose juvenile detentions argue that they do not prevent them from coming back and it gives the stereotype of “beyond repair” (Mayeux 1). This stereotype does not help them to become better individuals, but gives them the idea that they are already too far gone to be helped. In juvenile prisons there were reports of physical and sexual abuse. In a survey, 12% of youth reported sexual abuse within the last year. Even though in this survey the percent of sexual abuse is low, it still is a problem. People who are opposed to these facilities
It should not be for punishment, but to help them become better students and citizens. The juveniles in these facilities also receive other physical activities, in addition to the academic and counseling programs. Such as basketball, rappel tower training exercises, yoga programs and equine therapy sessions (Swift 3). The process of rehabilitating them starts before they even enter the facility. They go to a 24 hour intervention center first. One of the executive directors that have been working in a detention facility for over three decades, Mike Rollins, was once enrolled at the facility. He stated, “when they complete treatment,” he said, “we’re able to move them on to bigger and better things, getting them into their community, moving them into all kinds of opportunities” (Swift 4). Rollins talks about how they try to help their current situation and help better their future. More opportunities are presented and they learn how to positively impact their community and move on from their mistakes (Swift 4). Juvenile detention facilities help mold them live a better life without crime and protect their community while trying to bettering