“House Arrest” or “Developmental Arrest”? A Study of Youth Under House Arrest

Elad Chamiel, Sophie D. Walsh

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Abstract

Studies have examined the potential benefits and risks of alternative forms of detention, such as house arrest, for adults but, despite its growing use, little research has examined the implications of house arrest for juveniles. The current research examined the experience of 14 adolescents under house arrest. Six main themes were identified in the narratives of the participants: the experience of detention, daily schedule and utilization of time, emotions and self-reflection, relationships with peers, relation to parents and supervisor(s), and contact with professionals. Findings emphasized the potential developmental dangers of house arrest at the critical stage of adolescence. Yet, analysis also showed that the period of house arrest has the potential to be a period of positive changes, and can be used for successful rehabilitation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4381-4402
Number of pages22
JournalInternational Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Volume62
Issue number14
Early online date8 Jun 2018
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2018

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Keywords

  • Israel
  • adolescents
  • development
  • house arrest

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