Title
Targeting Factors that are Most Effective in Preventing Recidivism Among 1st Time Juvenile Offenders
Faculty Mentor(s)
John Stuart Batchelder
Campus
Dahlonega
Proposal Type
Oral Presentation
Subject Area
Criminal Justice
Location
MPR 2
Start Date
22-3-2019 1:00 PM
End Date
22-3-2019 2:00 PM
Description/Abstract
Repeat offending among juvenile offenders is typically defined by arrest data: those who are violators after having a 1st disposition in juvenile court are qualified as recidivists. A number of researchers have discovered factors associated with the prevention of recidivism. This paper examines if family contact and interaction can have a positive impact on a juvenile’s likelihood of recidivism. Findings suggest that elevating the frequency and quality of family visits and community engagement, among 1st-time juvenile offenders, has a positive effect on their recidivism rate. The purpose of this literature review is to assess the effectiveness of family-engagement programs in order to discover the methods, techniques, and policies that have shown promise, and offer hope for juveniles, in lowering recidivism.
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Targeting Factors that are Most Effective in Preventing Recidivism Among 1st Time Juvenile Offenders
MPR 2
Repeat offending among juvenile offenders is typically defined by arrest data: those who are violators after having a 1st disposition in juvenile court are qualified as recidivists. A number of researchers have discovered factors associated with the prevention of recidivism. This paper examines if family contact and interaction can have a positive impact on a juvenile’s likelihood of recidivism. Findings suggest that elevating the frequency and quality of family visits and community engagement, among 1st-time juvenile offenders, has a positive effect on their recidivism rate. The purpose of this literature review is to assess the effectiveness of family-engagement programs in order to discover the methods, techniques, and policies that have shown promise, and offer hope for juveniles, in lowering recidivism.