Threshold Effects of Treatment Length on Recidivism in JDCP Programs
Abstract
There is a paucity of research regarding Juvenile Diversion Counseling Programs (JDCP). Available research suggests that juveniles prefer JDCP to court (Fischer, 1983). Additionally, research suggests that the JDCP is effective for many different types of offenders (Osgood et al., 1982). Whereas guidelines have been developed to define the JDCP (Shepherd & Rothenberger, 1977, 1980), there is very little literature for the best treatment option and optimal length of treatment in a JDCP program. To better understand how length of time in a JDCP relates to recidivism rate of juveniles, analyses were conducted on an existing data set for a JDCP program (N = 3,831).
Threshold Effects of Treatment Length on Recidivism in JDCP Programs
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There is a paucity of research regarding Juvenile Diversion Counseling Programs (JDCP). Available research suggests that juveniles prefer JDCP to court (Fischer, 1983). Additionally, research suggests that the JDCP is effective for many different types of offenders (Osgood et al., 1982). Whereas guidelines have been developed to define the JDCP (Shepherd & Rothenberger, 1977, 1980), there is very little literature for the best treatment option and optimal length of treatment in a JDCP program. To better understand how length of time in a JDCP relates to recidivism rate of juveniles, analyses were conducted on an existing data set for a JDCP program (N = 3,831).
