IRB # Juvenile Justice and DC: The History of Rehabilitation in Detention Centers

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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

INVITATION FOR RESEARCH

You are invited to be in interview research on Juvenile Justice.

This information sheet describes the research and its purpose. Being in the study is voluntary. You do not have to be in the study.

PROJECT TITLE: Juvenile Justice and DC: The History of Rehabilitation in Detention Centers.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Natalie Young ·

WHY IS THIS RESEARCH STUDY BEING DONE?

The purpose of this study is to help us learn about the issues surrounding juvenile justice. Specifically we are interested in juvenile detention centers. We are interested in what community stakeholders think about the success detention centers have had in helping youth. We feel having this knowledge can potentially help in policy-making decisions. We also believe it will give people involved with DC juvenile justice an opportunity to describe and reflect on their experiences.

WHAT WILL I BE ASKED?

You will be asked questions that target your experience with and knowledge about the juvenile justice system. You will also be asked about the juvenile detention centers. You should answer only the questions that you feel comfortable with and understand that there is no pressure to answer in a certain way. If you do, however, feel uncomfortable with a question, there is no obligation to answer it. The interview should not be any longer than two hours, and will most often be shorter than that.

ARE THERE ANY RISKS?

This study involves the following risks. You should discuss these risks with the researcher, and with anyone else that you wish to. There may also be other risks that we cannot predict.

You may get tired during the interview because of the length of the interview. You also may feel uncomfortable discussing some of the topics asked during the interview. At anytime you can choose not to answer a question or take a break from the interview.

The information you provide may be made available to the public through an online website. It is your choice to have your name included with this information or to have your identifying information remain confidential.

WHAT ABOUT MY PRIVACY?

To keep your information private, we will take the following steps. You will be identified only by an identification number, and all of the data about you will be stored on a password-protected computer file. The audiotape will be labeled with only your identification number and will be stored in a locked cabinet. Information that links you to your ID number and password will be stored in a locked file cabinet in the office of Jennifer Woolard, Ph.D., at Georgetown University.

WHO CAN GET INFORMATION ABOUT ME?

Only lead researchers will have access to your personal information (Natalie Young, Christina Campbell, and Dr. Woolard).

Individuals from the Georgetown University IRB, Federal regulatory agencies, and the research team may look at records related to this study, both to assure quality control and to analyze data. Your name and any material that could identify you will remain confidential except as may be required by law.

WILL I BE PAID?

You will not be paid for being in this study.

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

Being in this study is voluntary. You do not have to be in it. You do not have to answer every question. You can quit whenever you want to. You will not be penalized in any way. It will not harm your relationship with Georgetown University or any of its employees.

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS?

Call Natalie Young or Christina Campbell at 202-687-9258

if:

· You have questions about the study.

· You have any problems related to the study.

· You have any unexpected physical or psychological discomforts.

Call the Georgetown University IRB Office at 202-687-1506 if:

· You have any questions or concerns about your rights.

· You have a complaint

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