ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Judge Rotenberg Educational Center

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center. This is a place where some kids who have very challenging behaviors go to school.

These kids may have different conditions that make it difficult for them to behave in a way that is safe or appropriate for themselves and others around them. For example, some kids may have autism or other developmental disabilities, and they may not understand how to interact with others or control their own behaviors.

The Judge Rotenberg Center uses something called "aversive therapy" to try and help the kids learn how to behave better. This means they use things like shocks or other uncomfortable sensations when the kids do things that are not allowed.

Some people think that this is not a good way to teach kids, because it can be very scary and painful for them. Other people think that it is necessary, because it helps keep the kids and others safe.

There has been a lot of controversy about the Judge Rotenberg Center and whether they should be allowed to use aversive therapy. Some people think that it is a violation of the kids' human rights, and they want the center to stop using these methods. Other people think that the center is doing important work and that it should be allowed to continue using aversive therapy if it helps the kids.

So that's what the Judge Rotenberg Center is all about. It's a school for kids with challenging behaviors, and they use aversive therapy to try and help the kids learn how to behave better.