Citation

Flash K. Child Adolesc. Soc. Work J. 2003; 20(6): 509-527.

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(Copyright © 2003, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

Social workers involved in the treatment of adjudicated youth commonly encounter youth sentenced to traditional incarceration or parole as a path to rehabilitation. This article examines alternative treatment strategies for adjudicated youth, namely Victim Offender Reconciliation Programs (often called mediation), Boot Camps, and Wrap-Around Community-Based Care, to help these youth avoid reoffending. While popular with the media, policymakers, or the general public, an evaluation of the literature makes it clear that these programs do not necessarily guarantee lower recidivism rates for program participants. It is evident that further research and evaluation must be done in order to more fully understand the drawbacks and benefits of alternative strategies, and to more appropriately help adjudicated youth and their communities. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 2003. Copyright © 2003 by Springer)

Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Offender
Offender Rehabilitation
Offender Treatment
Victim Offender Reconciliation
Boot Camp
Community Based
Delinquency Treatment
Juvenile Treatment
Treatment Effectiveness
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