Evidence-Based Practice in Juvenile Justice Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities

Evidence-Based Practice in Juvenile Justice Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities / by Peter Greenwood.

Over the past 15 years, evidence-based practice in juvenile justice has moved from a concept to a full blown practice in a number of states. They have used research based principles and programs to: - completely reorganize their system for treating juveniles -reduce crime and recidivism -and saved m...

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Main Author: Greenwood, Peter (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edition:1st ed. 2014.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Translational Criminology,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Criminology.
Social policy.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Review of Research: Evidence Based Programs, 'What Works' Clearinghouses, and Implementation Science
  • Case Studies of Successful and Unsuccessful Translation: Connecticut, Maine, New Mexico, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida
  • Challenges and Prospects for Translation: Need for Local Expertise, Decentralized States, Work Force Issues, and Conterfeits
  • Mechanisms, Tools and Strategies: Translational Services, Resource Centers for Excellence, Professional Associations, and Implementation Teams
  • Final Thoughts and Conclusions: Future directions, and recommended actions.

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