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Aids Awareness and the Impact of AIDS Education in Juvenile Corrections

University of Alabama at Birmingham

BELINDA R. McCARTHY

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) poses significant problems for offenders, correctional administrators, and staff. The present study examined AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and precautionary measures reported by incarcerated juvenile offenders. It found that although offenders were relatively well-informed, there were misconceptions about the disease and its significance. Education increased levels of understanding and influenced attitudes toward AIDS. Findings indicate that instruction should emphasize the role of specific precautions and the need to utilize those precautions invariably. Guidance and the reinforcement of educational efforts should also be provided in community supervision settings.

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 16, No. 4, 395-411 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854889016004001


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