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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Table of Contents:
  • Research with Important Implications for Juvenile Justice Practice
  • A Comprehensive Strategy for Evidence-based Juvenile Justice Practice
  • Effective Evidence-based Prevention and Intervention Programs for Juvenile Offenders
  • The Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol
  • Initiating and Sustaining Evidence-based Practice
  • Eight Key Administrative Tools that Support Evidence-Based Programming
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix: Needed Juvenile Justice System.