In-Programme Failure Among Delinquent Youths in Community-Based Programmes - Some Reflections on a Neglected Area of Research

• NCJ Number: 103835
• Journal: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 30 Issue: 3 Dated: (1986) Pages: 245-254
• Author(s): F D Shorts
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 10 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Community-based programs and interventions for juvenile delinquents have very high in-program failure rates.

Abstract

Considering the rapid growth in the number of community-based programs, especially in North America and Britain, they have been disproportionately under-researched. This paper outlines some of the primary problems of high in-program failure rates and the effective delivery, operation and evaluation of these community-based programs. It asks that research focus on failure-related issues, especially on contributing factors, secondary prevention measures, early predictive devices and primary prevention. About 30 references. (Author abstract modified)