A handbook for evidence-based juvenile justice systems / James C. Howell, Mark W. Lipsey, and John J. Wilson.

A Handbook for Evidence-Based Juvenile Justice Systems promotes a comprehensive strategy for reducing criminal careers of serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenders, including gang members, in an approach that is supported by current research. A step-by-step blueprint is provided for interrupt...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Howell, James C.
Other Authors: Lipsey, Mark W., Wilson, John J., 1944-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2014]
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Summary:A Handbook for Evidence-Based Juvenile Justice Systems promotes a comprehensive strategy for reducing criminal careers of serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenders, including gang members, in an approach that is supported by current research. A step-by-step blueprint is provided for interrupting these offender's criminal careers with a combination of effective intervention programs and graduated sanctions in a research-based, data-driven, and outcome-focused approach.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 192 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739187098
0739187090
Language:English.
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