Evaluation der Gruppenklima: Forschung in Deutschland (am Beispiel NRW) und den Niederlanden auf der Grundlage eines Vergleichs der verschiedenen Behandlungsmöglichkeiten in den jeweiligen Jugendstrafvollzugssystemen

There is growing evidence for living group climate research in the Netherlands and Germany but also for instance in England, Belgium and Estonia. Actual research results report differences between the data collected in the Netherlands and in Germany (example NRW). To improve living group climate and treatment in juvenile justice institutions it is important to know if and to what extend these differences can be ascribed to the differences in the respective residential youth care institutions/systems. The following review demonstrates the most significant differences in residential youth care institutions in the Netherlands and Germany and tries to draw conclusions on the basis of actual research results. In three of four aspects of living group climate research, differences in the survey can be based on the characteristics of the residential youth care institutions. Behavior of prisoners and group workers can be reflected in the results of experienced support, growth and atmosphere.