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6 results foundAuthor: MacLeod, Shona Title: An Analysis of Youth Offending Teams' Inspection Reports Summary: This research examined annual performance assessments of services for children and young people undertaken by Ofsted in 57 local authorities from January 2006 to April 2009, together with relevant data relating to the national performance indicators on youth offending issues. The findings cover YOTs' performance with regard to: management and leadership; work in courts; work with children and young people in the community; work with children and young people with custodial sentences; and victims and restorative justice. The research found that there has been an improvement in the quality of management and leadership of YOTs and while some areas of work are very good, others show room for improvement. This report is important reading for all those working in YOTs and for policy makers seeking to understand the performance of YOTs over time. Details: Slough, UK:: National Foundation for Educational Research, 2010.40p. Source: Internet Resource; LGA Research Report Year: 2010 Country: United Kingdom URL: Shelf Number: 119292 Keywords: Juvenile Justice ServicesJuvenile OffendersJuvenile RecidivismJuvenile RehabilitationYouth Offending Teams |
Author: Mitchell-Herzfeld, Susan Title: Effects of Multisystemic Therapy (MST) on Recidivism Among Juvenile Delinquents in New York State Summary: Two sets of findings resulted from this study. Regarding the impact of the therapy, the study found that multisystemic therapy (MST) was not effective in decreasing recidivism rates among juvenile delinquents released from an OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services) facility, and few subgroup differences in treatment were found across the four sample sites. Regarding implementation of the program, the study found that while OCFS’s implementation of the program was unique, the services provided by the department adhered to the MST treatment principles and analytic model; the problems faced by the youth and families served by the MST program were multiple and severe; the recidivism rates were higher for youth when their families had mental health, criminal affiliation, and family conflict issues; and program outcomes were not associated with treatment duration or intensity but did vary with treatment content. This report examines the effectiveness of MST on the recidivism rates of youth who have been released from an OCFS facility. MST is a short-term, intensive treatment program that focuses primarily on environmental systems, with services provided in the family home or at community-based locations at times that are convenient for the youth and their families. A sample of 898 youth released from OCFS facilities between March, 2000, and May, 2004, were included in the study. The study was divided into two parts: to evaluate the effectiveness of MST on recidivism rates of youth recently released from an OCFS facility, and to examine the State’s adherence to the principles of MST. Results of the study indicate that MST was ineffective for treating youth released from OCFS facilities for two reasons: the severity and intractability of the problems facing OCFS youth and their families, and the decision to use MST as a post-release service. Recommendations for future use of the program are discussed. Details: Renssaelaer, NY: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, 2008. 112p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed February 28, 2012 at http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/reports/FINAL%20MST%20report%206-24-08.pdf Year: 2008 Country: United States URL: http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/reports/FINAL%20MST%20report%206-24-08.pdf Shelf Number: 124314 Keywords: Juvenile DelinquentsJuvenile RecidivismMultisystemic Therapy |
Author: Harris, Philip Title: Investigating the Simultaneous Effects of Individual, Program and Neighborhood Attributes On Juvenile Recidivism Using GIS and Spatial Data Mining Summary: The primary goal of this project was to develop, apply, and evaluate improved techniques to investigate the simultaneous effects of neighborhood and program forces in preventing juvenile recidivism. For many years, program evaluation researchers have presented the question, “What works to prevent delinquency for whom under what circumstances?” In community settings, answering this question presents a unique challenge, since “circumstances” includes the home neighborhoods of youths participating in correctional programs. Understanding how programs and neighborhoods jointly shape youth behavior and identifying conditions under which rehabilitative programs are successful are fundamental to planning programs that facilitate positive trajectories for physical, social, cognitive, and affective youth development. We investigated the simultaneous effects of neighborhood, program, and individual characteristics (including family) on juvenile recidivism using linear modeling, geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data mining. GIS provides the technology to integrate diverse spatial data sets, quantify spatial relationships, and visualize the results of spatial analysis. In the context of juvenile recidivism, this approach will facilitate the investigation of how, and why, recidivism rates vary from place to place, through different programs, and among individuals. The project applies spatial data mining to the analysis of adjudicated juvenile delinquents assigned to court‐ordered programs by the Family Court of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This population encompasses all adjudicated delinquents committed to programs by the court during the years 1996 to 2002 – more than 26,000 cases. The proposed study makes use of three levels of data: individual, program and neighborhood. In addition to data on individual youths and their families, we will employ a database of designs of the programs that they attended and two or more spatial data sets, including the crime data from Philadelphia Police Department and the U. S. Census. This study includes a vast methodological departure from current practices and can greatly improve the chances of learning more about the dynamics of juvenile recidivism, leading to more effective prevention policies and programs. Details: Philadelphia: Temple University, Department of Criminal Justice, 2012. 254p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed January 24, 2013 at: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/237986.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United States URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/237986.pdf Shelf Number: 127373 Keywords: Crime AnalysisDelinquency PreventionGeographic Distribution of CrimeJuvenile RecidivismNeighborhoods and CrimePeer InfluenceRehabilitation, Juvenile OffendersTreatment Programs |
Author: Nisbet, Ian Title: Working together to reduce youth recidivism: exploring the potential of a 'Wraparound' Interagency Service Model Summary: The Family Inclusion Project (FIP) was operational between November 2010 and June 2011. The origins of the project were a series of discussions between senior officers of Juvenile Justice and the Coffs Harbour Indigenous Coordination Centre (ICC) in early 2010. The venue for these discussions was the North Coast Justice and Human Services Regional Forum. This venue is a multi-agency forum coordinated by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet. Its purpose is to coordinate the various justice and human service programs in regional NSW. The ICC and Juvenile Justice recognised that they had shared agenda in terms of reducing both Indigenous over-representation and levels of juvenile recidivism in the criminal justice system. These agencies approached the Centre for Children and Young People at Southern Cross University to coordinate and evaluate the implementation of a Wraparound model of intervention with Juvenile Justice clients. The community of Kempsey on the North Coast of NSW was chosen as the site to conduct the project as it has a history of high levels of general and Indigenous juvenile recidivism and is also the site of a number of government funded family support agencies. The Family Inclusion Project therefore mirrored the collaborative effort that it sought to implement and evaluate. The project was funded by the Indigenous Coordination Centre, coordinated by the Centre for Children and Young People and staffed by a psychologist with research expertise seconded from Juvenile Justice. "Wraparound" is an individualised and strengths-based way of working with families with complex needs. It relies on collaboration among service providers and is based on 10 principles. These principles include promoting family voice and choice in the casework process and using natural supports such as families' networks of interpersonal and community relationships, as well as community based services. The project was important because Wraparound offers a different approach to working with Juvenile Justice clients, which has largely focused on the individual client rather than the families and agencies supporting them. A key feature of the Juvenile Justice Corporate Plan 2010-2013, however, is to improve its community based services by increased use of family-focused programs and interventions and by developing effective relationships with other service providers in all areas of NSW. The Coffs Harbour Indigenous Coordination Centre funded a 12-month trial of a Wraparound casework approach and the project officer was seconded to the Centre for Children and Young People in August 2010. The project concluded with the release of this evaluation report in August 2011. Details: East Lismore, NSW, AUS: Southern Cross University, Centre for Children and Young People, 2011. 72p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed October 10, 2014 at: http://epubs.scu.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1045&context=ccyp_pubs Year: 2011 Country: Australia URL: http://epubs.scu.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1045&context=ccyp_pubs Shelf Number: 133902 Keywords: Indigenous PeoplesInterventionsJuvenile Offenders (Australia)Juvenile RecidivismJuvenile Rehabilitation Programs |
Author: Gathings, M.J. Title: Standing the Test of Time: An Examination of the STARS Notification Programs Efficacy over Time Summary: The S.T.A.R.S. (Strategies To Abate and Reduce Senseless Violence) Notification Program is a component of the Durham Police Departments strategic approach to reducing gun violence and violent crime in the community. Through this program, repeat violent offenders are identified and selected for an intervention that features law enforcement officials and community representatives delivering a unified message that violence will no longer be tolerated in the community. The law enforcement component of this program educates the offenders on what type of behavior is expected from them, as well as the consequences of further violent behavior. This notification, in effect, draws a line in the sand and explains in plain language to chronic offenders the ground rules for expected behavior and the consequences of non-compliance. They are specifically told what behaviors need to be changed: violent activity, the use/possession of firearms/weapons, and participating in group criminal activity such as narcotics distribution. Community representatives are present as part of the team, offering support and resources to offenders wishing to make a change in their lifestyle. The community component of the notification process features representatives from local churches and service-providing organizations. These individuals volunteer their time in order to come together and deliver a message of warmth and reception to offenders. This component is designed to support offenders' re-entry into the community by offering linkages to needed resources such as employment, housing, job training, substance abuse treatment, or counseling. Past analyses of this program have shown Durham Police Departments S.T.A.R.S. Notification Program to be highly effective in reducing violent recidivist behavior in offenders who participated in the program. Specifically, past analyses have shown that violent offenses per month decreased by 75%, while weapon violations per month were reduced by 57%. The present analysis examines the impact of the notification's message over time. Message impact, or effectiveness, is assessed through examination of participant recidivism for various periods of time. Only data for individuals that attended the first four call-in sessions (n = 39) were included in the analysis. This sample size was selected because it provides both a preliminary assessment of the efficacy of the notification program and determines whether there is need for a more extensive examination of the program. Details: Greensboro, NC: Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007. 6p. Source: Internet Resource: Project Safe Neighborhoods Research Brief: Accessed April 8, 2016 at: http://psncabarrus.org/research/2009/Standing_the_Test_of_Time_Fact_Sheet.pdf Year: 1007 Country: United States URL: http://psncabarrus.org/research/2009/Standing_the_Test_of_Time_Fact_Sheet.pdf Shelf Number: 138610 Keywords: Gun Violence Interventions Juvenile RecidivismProject Safe Neighborhoods Rehabilitation Treatment Programs Violent Crime |
Author: Dumont, Robyn Title: 2016 Juvenile Recidivism Report Summary: This report summarizes the data for three groups of youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services between 2008 and 2012. The three groups are as follows: Diverted youth: Diversion occurs when a referred youth is formally diverted by a Juvenile Community Corrections Officer (JCCO) from the juvenile justice system. Diversion may take the form of an informal adjustment, including sole sanction, or no further action. Youth who are successfully diverted do not continue on through the juvenile justice system. They may, however, be placed back into the justice system if they do not fulfill the terms of diversion. Supervised youth: These youth had formal charges brought against them, were adjudicated by a judge, and subsequently placed under Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) supervision in the community (i.e., probation). Some of these youth may have spent a period of their supervision detained in a Youth Development Center yet were not committed. Committed youth: Prior to release, these youth were adjudicated and were either sentenced by a judge to commitment within one of Maine’s secure facilities or were sentenced to probation terms which were subsequently revoked. This report includes analysis of youth demographics (including gender, age, and race/ethnicity), offense class and type, facility, length of supervision (months to release and/or discharge), Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS-CMI) risk levels when available, and participation in Community Reintegration when applicable. Details: Portland: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, 2016. 75p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 17, 2017 at: http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/justiceresearch/Publications/Juvenile/2016_Juvenile_Recidivism_Report.pdf Year: 2016 Country: United States URL: http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/justiceresearch/Publications/Juvenile/2016_Juvenile_Recidivism_Report.pdf Shelf Number: 144487 Keywords: Juvenile Delinquents Juvenile Offenders Juvenile RecidivismRecidivism |