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A Qualitative Evaluation Of Four Juvenile Diversion Programs Conducted By The University Of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, Mitchell D. Mason
A Qualitative Evaluation Of Four Juvenile Diversion Programs Conducted By The University Of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, Mitchell D. Mason
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Characteristics of Four Cooperative Extension Juvenile Diversion Programs Leading to Reduced Recidivism and Change in Participant Behavior
Increases in youth crime and ineffective intervention techniques have led to a rising interest in alternative methods of dealing with juvenile delinquency, including juvenile diversion models. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics of four Nebraska Cooperative Extension juvenile diversion programs which influence recidivism rates and change in participant behavior.
The study was qualitative in nature and was designed to collect data from three sources: participants, program organizers and the juvenile justice system. Interviews were conducted with thirty individuals, selected as …