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 PBS in juvenile justice
facilities.
Advantage of PBS
Impact of PBS
Implementation of PBS
Youths' Perspectives