Juvenile Populations
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Effective | Implementing the program is likely to result in the intended outcome(s). | On average, there is strong evidence that implementing a program encompassed by the practice will achieve the intended outcome. |
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Promising | Implementing the program may result in the intended outcome(s) | On average, there is some evidence that implementing a program encompassed by the practice will achieve the intended outcome. |
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Ineffective | Implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s) and may result in a negative outcome(s). | On average, there is strong evidence that implementing a program encompassed by the practice will not achieve the intended outcome or may result in a negative outcome. |
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Topic: Juvenile populations| Title | Evidence Rating | Topics | Summary | RCT | ||
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| Program Profile: Connections |
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Probation, Mental health, Treatment, Case Management, Comprehensive/wraparound services, Corrections, Community corrections, Recidivism, Crime prevention, Juvenile detention | This is a juvenile court-based program designed to address the needs of people on probation who have emotional and behavioral disorders and the needs of their families. The approach is meant to be an integrated, seamless, coordinated system of care for children with mental health problems. The program is rated Promising. The intervention youth were statistically significantly less likely to recidivate, commit a felony offense or serve time in detention, compared with comparison youth. Date Posted: |
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| Practice Profile: Nontargeted Brief Alcohol Interventions for Substance Use for Juveniles |
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Marijuana, Alcohol, Substance abuse, Underage drinking, Drugs, Legal substances | The practice is aimed at reducing substance use (alcohol and other hard drugs) by providing motivations and/or skills to promote behavior change in a relatively brief time, typically between one to five sessions. The target population are juveniles and young adults ages 11 to 30. This practice is rated Effective for reducing illicit substance use, marijuana use, and alcohol use. The practice is rated Promising for reducing the use of other hard substances. Date Posted: |
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| Practice Profile: Juvenile Curfew Laws |
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Young juvenile offenders, Crime prevention, Child health and welfare | Juvenile curfew laws are designed to restrict juveniles (below ages 17 or 18) from public places during specific hours such as nighttime (e.g., between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.) or during the school day (e.g., 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). The primary purpose is to reduce juvenile crime and victimization by keeping them at home with their families or in school. This practice is rated No Effects for reducing juvenile crime during curfew hours. Date Posted: |
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| Practice Profile: Juvenile Drug Courts |
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Drug courts, Juvenile courts, Substance abuse, Diversion, Treatment, Problem-solving courts, Recidivism, Crime prevention, Juvenile justice, Juvenile delinquency, Alcohol, Legal substances | Juvenile drug courts are dockets within juvenile courts for cases involving substance abusing youth in need of specialized treatment services. The focus is on providing treatment to eligible, drug-involved juveniles with the goal of reducing recidivism and substance abuse. The practice is rated Promising in reducing recidivism rates, and No Effects for reducing drug-related offenses or drug use. Date Posted: |
