Examination of a community-based, multifaceted program for juvenile offenders and their families
ISSN: 1757-8043
Article publication date: 5 October 2022
Issue publication date: 22 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to examine the results of a community-based program addressing the mental health needs of at-risk youth (n = 196) and their families.
Design/methodology/approach
The program served as an alternative to secure detention for youth residing in several rural counties in the southeastern part of the country. Several measures were used to evaluate the program’s effectiveness over a four-year timeframe.
Findings
The multifaceted program produced favorable results in reducing delinquent behaviors and improving relationships within their family.
Practical implications
This study demonstrated that using a multifaceted intervention can be beneficial to juveniles in the juvenile justice system and their families. This study set out to provide services and interventions aimed at reducing re-offending, exploring career development and improving overall family functioning.
Originality/value
This study is original work and is not being submitted elsewhere.
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Acknowledgements
This project was supported by Federal Formula Grant No. 2006-JB-FX-0030, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department of Justice through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, coordinates the activities of the following program offices and bureaus: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Institute of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions contained within this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Department of Justice.
Informed Consent: All procedures followed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the responsible committee on human experimentation (institutional and national) and with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised in 2000 (5). Informed consent was obtained from all patients for being included in the study.
Research involving humans or animals: No animal or human studies were carried out by the authors for this article.
Citation
Scott, D.A. (2022), "Examination of a community-based, multifaceted program for juvenile offenders and their families", Safer Communities, Vol. 21 No. 4, pp. 290-301. https://doi.org/10.1108/SC-03-2022-0011
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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