아동양육시설 청소년의 6호 및 소년원 퇴원과 자립

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide policy implications for helping juvenile delinquents who cannot go back to their home after release from juvenile facilities to reintegrate into society. The reason why they cannot go back to their home is mainly due to the fact that they are raised at orphanages or they experienced child abuse at home. This study interviewed 8 youths who were raised in orphanages and currently reside or have experienced of living in shelters. Using qualitative research method, in dept interview, questions to examine what should be addressed for their successful reintegration into society are discussed during the interview. Based on research result, five policy implications are presented. First, early intervention from juvenile facilities is needed to make juvenile delinquents ready to adjust living in shelters. Second, at the initial stages of life in shelter, special emotional care for released youth should be provided. Third, to avoid conflict and violence among youths, the number of youth should be under 7 and the shelter should be single occupancy. Forth, an individually customized plan needs to be developed for busy and meaningful living in shelter. Fifth, as the Child Welfare Protection Act is revised to provide extended support from age of 22 to 24, this act should be strictly applied to the juvenile delinquents who once resided in orphanages.