%0 Journal Article
%T Juvenile justice teachers' job satisfaction: a comparison of teachers in three states
%J Education and treatment of children
%D 2010
%A Houchins, David E.
%A Shippen, Margaret E.
%A McKeand, Kim
%A Viel-Ruma, Kim
%A Jolivette, Kristine
%A Guarino, Anthony J.
%V 33
%N 4
%P 623-646
%X The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in the perceptions of juvenile justice teachers in Georgia, Louisiana, and Ohio. Juvenile justice teachers (n = 542) completed an extensive attrition and retention survey with a 98% response rate. Comparisons were made between states, type of facility (short or long-term), gender, and teaching areas (general or special education).Significant differences were found across all areas. <br><br>RESULTS are discussed in relationship to how to retain and support juvenile justice teachers on the job.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I West Virginia University Press
%@ 0748-8491
%U http://dx.doi.org/