PBIS at the Illinois Youth Center-Harrisburg
The video clips in this section were shot in 2006 in Harrisburg, IL, at the Illinois Youth Center, a medium/secure juvenile facility for boys, ages 13-18. Approximately 300 youth were housed there at the time these clips were filmed. At that time, positive behavior support had been implemented in the school program for over four years. Under the leadership of Melva Clarida, the Education Program Administrator, PBIS (as it is referred to at Harrisburg) has been successful in addressing problem behavior that was occurring in school, and returning the education program at IYC to one that focuses on academic instruction and student success. Over two days, we worked with a video crew from the Corrections Learning Network to capture the features of PBIS at ITC-Harrisburg, including how it evolved, is implemented, and its impact from the perspectives of teachers, administrators, security staff, and the students themselves. Melva and her staff have been featured in articles, newsletters, and national presentations. IYC-Harrisburg continues to be a model implementation site for PBIS in juvenile justice facilities.
Advantage of PBIS
Impact of PBIS
Implementation of PBIS
Youths' Perspectives