The Untold Story of the Downfall of A Youth Center

Pingo Ballino Jr.

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This book is a must read for all managers and staffers of juvenile centers, for parents and educators to discover the fateful and revealing story of what really happened at the Youth Center from 1977 to 1986. After major law suits against the Youth Center, the Quebec Government changed it to Lion Youth Centers Services.

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• Self-help

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• Publié par: Xlibris US
• Date de parution: 15 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669846444
• Langue: English

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The Untold Story of the Downfall of A Youth Center
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pingo Ballino Jr.
 
Copyright © 2022 by Pingo Ballino Jr.
 
Library of Congress Control Number:
2022917084
ISBN:
Hardcover
978-1-6698-4646-8

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978-1-6698-4645-1

eBook
978-1-6698-4644-4

 
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Rev. date: 09/14/2022
 
 
 
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Contents
Full Time Employment
Daily schedule
Background
Daily Timetable
Impulsive Behavior
A Secure Unit
Admission Procedure
Reward Program
Division among the Work Force
Log Books
Chores
Lunch
Quiet Hour: The Changing Of the Guards
Camping Trip
Breadcrumbs
The Break-In
The Stolen Cigarettes
Volunteers
Alternative Program
Day Trip
Concerns
Changing Perspective
Revelation For Change
Sunday Program
Joint Programs
The Discharge
Risky Business
Window of Opportunity
Fictitious Personalities
Invaluable Personnel
Outings
Pigheaded
Admission
Years Later
Lesson
Dos and Don’ts
Upward Mobility
Pragmatic Code
Postponed Exodus
Conspiracy
The Investigation
Deflection
Sneaky Deduction
Inside Scoop
Time Out
Catalyst
Isolation Incident
Let Down
Revolving Door Syndrome
Incest Presentation
Modification Program
Practical Programs
The Betrayal
Censorship
Standard Commendation
Way Of Thinking
Interrogations
Improving Conditions
Mission Of A Child-Care Worker
Wasteful Outcome
Absence of Love
Training and Coaching
The Incident
Confusion
Policies and Problems
Vision
Excessive Isolation
Kevin
Fred’s Baggage
Probation Period
What about Joey?
Establishing A Foundation
Erika’s Overview
Guesswork
Exposed To Risk
An Average Day
Opportunities
Progressive Educators
Silk-Stockings Filing In
Good For Nothing
The Lead Story Behind The Story
Deception
Taking A Wrong Turn
Lack Of Leadership
Changing Strategy Plan
The Showdown
Taboo
Incest Training and Development
Scars From Incest
Poisonous Rivalry
Crossroads
Go With The Flow
The Bullfight
Sexual Abuse
Chasing Waterfalls
Snap Judgment
Viewpoint
Two Cent Exchange
A Fish Story
Code of Violation
Wrong Impression
Toxic Revelation
The End Of The Line
Bird’s Eye View
(Terry and Christine go AWOL)
The Fashion Show
Imbalance
The Escape
The Choristers Come Out
Dirty Laundry
Put out to Pasture
Gospel Mediation
Behavioral Chart
Level 1: 0 -249 points
Level 2: 250 points
Level 3: 400 points
Level 4: 500 points
Fair To Say
Epilogue
About the Author
Full Time Employment
An established Youth Center offered treatment to young offenders, from 13 to 18 years of age. Regardless of ethnic differences the courts placed the offenders in detention. At the time of my training the campus had three locked units and five open homes. Each accommodated about 12 youth per unit. The mission of the institution was to set limits to control undesirable behavior. The parents expected the institution to educate and release them back home. Educators were expected to provide a safe environment and evaluate their progress. I was hired as a part-time educator filling in positions in both open and close settings. It became clear that I prefer to work with boys in a locked up setting. The program asserted structure and consistency with a balanced set of rules. Within three months I became a full-time staff in a setting that I treasured. During my apprenticeship in 1978 the institution suffered a setback when the boys set fire to one of the open buildings. The blameworthy boys were admitted in a close cottage on the farm.
Daily sch e dule
The boys were expected to wake up at 8 a.m. and be ready for school by 10 o’clock. The staff was responsible in engaging a healthy mood among the clients and oversee that it went well. However, many resented the idea of going to class. Two devoted female teachers taught the boys each day from Monday to Friday until 3 PM. The task was challenging since the pupils were at different levels. The teachers! “objective was to groom the students for their high school diploma. Those who neglected their homework received “Time out” to complete their unfinished assignment. Sometimes the staff was successful and other times not so successful. The one-to- one counseling sessions added the unraveled issues as to why the work was not completed. Several had short attention span with behaviour dilemmas. Others tend to associate with the other experience pack who were troublesome. As mentioned earlier education was a difficult stage for these kids it was a daily struggle in keeping them in line since they were disrespectful in class. Often the students lacked the social skills to express their needs. Nevertheless the teachers expected everyone to pay attention and conduct themselves properly.
Ba c kg r ound
Countless of those young offenders were handed out an inferior lifestyle. Apparently many were neglected and ignored during their developmental stage. The majority were helpless and weak to change their situation. Their delinquency’s comprised of brake-in, car theft, fraud, truancy and prostitution. Once apprehended, their social workers recommend a lengthy stopover. The courts usually insured 2 to 6 months and justifiable their conduct warrant extended time. From one infraction to another the system held them captive. A written report from their counselors guaranteed extended time from the judge.
Daily Timet able
From 3:15 to 4:15 clients were obliged to return to their bedrooms for quiet hour. The day staff was replaced by a second shift. Each shift was covered by three staff except during the graveyard watch with two staff. As a rule the logs transpire their performance and suggested how to remedy the situation. Relying on the run down the incoming staff could continue to implement further action towards any unresolved situation. For instance those with unfinished homework could be restricted from outdoor activities in the yard. Normally the group was looking forward to fresh air and some outdoor activities. It would be disgraceful to miss out on a pleasurable workout. The yard was surrounded by a metal fence to forbid escapees. It was a reminder that they no longer had the freedom to go as they please.
Impulsive Beha vior
The institution provided three locked units two for the boys and one for the girls. It also provided five open units for whoever wasn’t ready to return home with levels of privileges a chess game was played out by the inmates. By following the establish rules they were transferred to an open setting any compliance landed them back in a closed unit. Some clients who were rejected at an early age presented themselves with special needs. With little support from home the emptiness was bridge to follow their peers. The tribunal was content with their decision in keeping them off the streets; in principle the community was delighted. However in no time the inmates seized ways to manipulate and take advantage of the organization. They embrace ways to excel by conning their workers to favor a positive evaluation. Privileges were given out such as swimming with supervision and later without surveillance. After all this wasn’t befitting. It just didn’t satisfy their ego since motivation came up short. The success came tumbling down as a result of their hostile tendencies. Their perspective remains at an impasse even after receiving the essential needs of shelter food and clothing. They were trapped in the revolving door syndrome from privileges to disciplinary action.
A Secure Unit
The staffing in the unit regulated the amount of puffs of air were approved in the unit. Strong discipline measures were enforced for violations that cross the line. The approach caused two or more outburst to take place. The staff was constrained to physically place the clients out of program. Envision the following a child weighing less than 95 pounds being restrained by 3 to 4 adults. Whenever a defiance took place security were called in. The overcrowded manpower makes the client more hostile and aggressive. His peers feel the tension and the anger. It takes a team of bodies to grab an arm, a leg, a foot, a chunk of clothing to constrain the outburst. The rest of the peers sit in the lounge listening in to the whimpering cries. The upset client continues to kick, spit and altercate the attending staff. One or more officers successfully pin their weight onto the victim. An attempt takes place to remove their clothing and belongings. A mattress is brought in to shove the boy away from the door. Cautiously, the staff got out and lock the door. The isolation i