@article{ref1,
title="Evaluating the use of social skills training and employment with delinquent youth",
journal="Journal of criminal justice",
year="1995",
author="Leiber, Michael J. and Mawhorr, Tina L.",
volume="23",
number="2",
pages="127-141",
abstract="The objective of the present research was to assess the success of a program in reducing official delinquent behavior among youth identified as one step away from the state training school or waiver to adult court. The Second Chance program represents a rehabilitative strategy that uses social skills training, pre-employment training, and job placement opportunities to reduce recidivism. Utilizing multiple comparison groups and a one-year follow-up period, evidence of a reduction in official delinquent and criminal offending was not found. Offenses committed by the Second Chance group were less serious, however. Implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="0047-2352",
doi="10.1016/0047-2352(95)00001-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0047-2352(95)00001-7"
}