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Date: November 22, 2024 Fri
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Results for delinquency prevention (canada)
2 results foundAuthor: Park, David E. Title: Economic Aspects of the Development and Prevention of Criminality Among Children and Youth. A Sequel to the Kids 'N Crime Report Summary: Adverse factors impacting children from before birth to adulthood can have serious psychological effects leading to criminal behaviour in later life. In this report twelve of those factors are described, and their humanitarian impacts and prevalence are noted. Financial and other quantitative impacts and the cost of remedial measures are cited to the extent that information has been found through the literature search carried out in this study. During pregnancy and the ages from birth to five years, the long term future probabilities are established with respect to children developing into adults who live positive lives, or conversely into youths and adults who may become involved in criminal activity. The criminal tendency can be avoided to a substantial extent if children in their early years are involved in developmental activity that leads to positive personal growth or if developmental difficulties are recognized and remedial efforts applied. Thus, efforts to avoid the adverse impact on children that is caused by consuming alcohol and illicit drugs during pregnancy are one of the keys to a positive life. Early home visitations by specially trained nurses are important to identify new mothers and children where healthy child development is at risk. Centre-based programs coupled with home visitations are particularly effective. Preschool and other programs for disadvantaged children provide large social and economic benefits, particularly with respect to avoidance of long-term criminal behaviour. Remedial actions to assist children who do not outgrow aggressive tendencies are another crucial requirement. Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and learning disabilities can substantially improve the prospects for older children. For youths that do become involved with the criminal justice system, many can be helped by proven programs to achieve a more positive life course. In this report twelve different facets of the development and prevention of criminality among children and youth are reviewed. The general conclusion is that the humanitarian and economic consequences of these problems are very large, and that actions to prevent them or provide remedies can have even larger benefits for individuals, families and society as a whole. Investing in these actions is good public policy. “- research has provided evidence that investment in our children’s early development before they go to school can prevent many social problems and that the economic payback is spectacular.”1 Remedying these problems among school age children has similar benefits. In particular, diverting children and youth from a life of crime achieves outstanding positive results in terms of both social and economic dimensions, including costs borne by government. Details: New Westminster, BC: Justice Institute of British Columbia, 2010. 96p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 22, 2013 at: http://www.jibc.ca/sites/default/files/research/pdf/Kids-N-Crime-Sequel_Economic-Aspect_SummaryReport-Appendix_2010.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Canada URL: http://www.jibc.ca/sites/default/files/research/pdf/Kids-N-Crime-Sequel_Economic-Aspect_SummaryReport-Appendix_2010.pdf Shelf Number: 129487 Keywords: Delinquency Prevention (Canada)Home Visitation Programs |
Author: Jewell, Lisa Title: An Evaluation of the Community Cadet Corps Program in Saskatchewan Summary: The Community Cadet Corps (CCC) is a program for youth that, in Saskatchewan, is supported by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) "F" Division. It is intended to provide youth with discipline, responsibility, respect, and entertainment in order to help them develop the skills and tools they need to build positive futures for themselves and the communities in which they live. The mission of the CCC is to instill integrity, honesty, professionalism, compassion, accountability, and respect. The program hopes to instill the youth with positive life skills and habits by providing them with mentoring from culturally-sensitive role models. The CCC is designed to be a community-driven and community-owned program. The RCMP provides support for the program through the dedicated CCC Coordinator position and by encouraging local RCMP members to assist with teaching drill to the cadets; however, each community is expected to provide funding for the program, provide an appropriate space, find volunteer community members (including a cadet leader) to lead the program, and determine the specific objectives and activities to ensure that the program meets their community's needs. The program is targeted toward youth aged 10 to 18 years who are attending school full-time. Typically, the cadets meet once a week after to school to practice drill and engage in other activities (e.g., sports, crafts) decided upon by their communities. The purpose of the current evaluation is to provide the RCMP "F" Division with an understanding of the processes, outputs and, where appropriate, measurable outcomes of the CCC program in Saskatchewan. Specifically, six questions guided this evaluation: - What factors facilitate the successful implementation of CCCs? - What support do CCCs require from Aboriginal Policing Services during start-up? - How has the CCC helped build partnerships between the RCMP and Aboriginal communities? - How does participation in the CCC impact the individual outcomes of youth during, and after, their involvement in the program? - How does the presence of a CCC impact a community? - What makes a CCC sustainable? Details: Saskatoon, SK: University of Saskatchewan, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies, 2014. 113p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 9, 2015 at: http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/research/pdf/research_reports/Evaluation%20of%20the%20CCC%20Program%20-%20Jan%2016.pdf Year: 2014 Country: Canada URL: http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/research/pdf/research_reports/Evaluation%20of%20the%20CCC%20Program%20-%20Jan%2016.pdf Shelf Number: 134759 Keywords: Delinquency Prevention (Canada)Police Services for YouthYouth Programs |