Vocational education is a vital area of programming for handicapped juvenile offenders. Vocational education programs should promote independence to counteract the dependency that is typically fostered in correctional institutions. In addition, vocational programs must include a transition component, which stresses critical job retention skills. The development of a vocational program that leads to successful job placement and retention depends upon the skills and cooperation of a variety of personnel within the institution and the community.
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