Black Youth Males Transitioning from the Juvenile Justice System to Comprehensive School

Author

Andria R. Heaven, Lynn University

Date of Award

2-12-2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Granting Institution

Lynn University

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Degree Program

Educational Leadership

Department

College of Education

First Advisor

Dr. Richard D. Jones

Second Advisor

Dr. Joseph Melita

Third Advisor

Dr. Vicki D. Gaddy

Abstract

This dissertation explores the barriers faced by Black Youth Males Transitioning from the Juvenile Justice System to Comprehensive School.

The purpose of this study was to provide administrators with a product that can assist staff collaborating with Black male students to seamlessly and successfully transition to a comprehensive school after being released from a secured Department Juvenile Justice facility. The product addresses effective school support for Black male youths who have been detained in the juvenile justice system to re-engage them in such a way to achieve a diploma. This study also investigated school re-entry procedures with formerly incarcerated youth, which can prevent them from closing the achievement gap caused by the school-to-prison pipeline. This study was intended for schools to know the best practices and policies that need to be in place to provide the support and services for formerly incarcerated Black youth males.

Recommended Citation

Heaven, A. R. (2024). Black Youth Males Transitioning from the Juvenile Justice System to Comprehensive School [Doctoral dissertation, Lynn University]. SPIRAL. https://spiral.lynn.edu/etds/440