Juvenile Intensive Supervision: A Longitudinal Evaluation of Program Effectiveness (From Intensive Interventions With High-Risk Youths, P 423-447, 1991, Troy L Armstrong, ed. -- See NCJ-129819)

• NCJ Number: 129833
• Author(s): N Feinberg
• Date Published: 1991
• Length: 25 pages
• Sale Source: Criminal Justice Press/Willow Tree Press
• Publication Type: Program/Project Evaluation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS.

Annotation

This study evaluates a juvenile intensive probation supervision (JIPS) program in Allegheny County, Pa., by comparing results before and after funding by the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges Commission (JCJC).

Abstract

In 1980, the juvenile court in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), Pa., developed an intensive probation supervision program. In 1985, funding was obtained for the program from the JCJC. The programs before and after JCJC funding were similar in preprogram and in-program variables as well as program outcome. There were differences, however, attributable to a program guideline change affecting the length of time youths remained in the program. A longitudinal analysis of the total group (534) of participants indicates that more than half were successful in reaching the goal of stabilizing delinquent behavior. Age, race, and prior offenses were mitigating factors related to program outcome. Long-term followup data indicate that the recidivism rate is lower for program participants than for other probationers. 1 figure, 16 tables, and 17 references