Photovoice: Assisting Youth in a Juvenile Detention Facility in Telling their Story
Ashley B. Hartman* and Jenna N. Osseck
Dr. Carol Cox, Faculty Mentor
This study used the photovoice method (participants take photographs, tell their stories through the photographs, and then educate policy-makers about concerns represented by the photographs) as a participatory needs assessment/asset inventory in the juvenile detention center setting. The purpose of the project was to empower the youth in documenting their struggles , critically discussing the results, and recommending any improvements to the centers programming from their grassroots perspective. Through the presentation of their photographs to center administration, participants documented strengths and concerns, highlighting important themes including: the significance of family, the centers environment and structure, participants talents, participants coping styles, the role of staff at the center, and participants growth and progression through the centers programming.
Keywords: photovoice, participatory needs assessment, juvenile detention center, youth
Topic(s):Health Science
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 25-4
Location: VH 1000
Time: 10:15