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Article: Residents talk about life and gain confidence.(George Scott)
- Article from:
- Corrections Today
- Article date:
- June 1, 2008
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George Scott has figured out the key to success in working with the 14- to 17-year-old male residents at Audubon Youth Development Center--communication. The goal of the youth programs he runs is to instill confidence in the residents, and Scott does this best by speaking to them in plain language and by listening. "It's counseling going on in these sessions. It's not about Xs and Os. It's about us coming together and talking about life--while we're learning."
Scott, the youth services program supervisor, is in charge of programs at the facility, scheduling outings and dealing with disciplinary problems. One of Scott's greatest accomplishments is a reading ...