TY - JOUR AU - Catherine Hutwagner PY - 2021/09/10 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Reevaluating incarcerated juvenile education in the wake of COVID-19: Why the juvenile system should take advantage of the online learning wave JF - Advances in Developmental and Educational Psychology JA - ADEP VL - 3 IS - 1 SE - Research Article DO - 10.25082/ADEP.2021.01.004 UR - https://www.syncsci.com/journal/ADEP/article/view/ADEP.2021.01.004 AB - Incarcerated juveniles have the greatest need for education and potential for improvement, yet they are one of the most underserved populations in terms of public education. Juveniles in detention centers receive a lower quality education when compared to public education systems–courses exclusively based on worksheets, single-room style teaching methods, a shortage of textbooks, and underqualified teachers. They also struggle to earn and transfer credits. In addition, solitary confinement often denies access to education, adding further disadvantages. Currently, juveniles have a low reenrollment rate in the public education system after their release. This paper presents a solution for the future of juvenile education, using the national response to COVID-19 of moving education online as a blueprint, combined with social science research, to provide small amendments to promote an effective learning environment. ER -