An outcome evaluation of the Youthbuild USA Offender Project

Mark A. Cohen; Alex R. Piquero

doi:10.1177/1541204009349400

An outcome evaluation of the Youthbuild USA Offender Project

Mark A. Cohen, Alex R. Piquero

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Abstract

A number of intervention and prevention programs exist with respect to juvenile delinquency but most are never evaluated, and of those that do, few are successful in their ability to reduce criminal activity. This article reports on an initial, preliminary outcome evaluation of a targeted intervention program aimed at low-income, 16 to 24-year-old offenders, the YouthBuild (YB) Offender Program. Results indicate reduced recidivism and improved educational outcomes for the YB participants. Theoretical, empirical, and policy-related issues and future directions are outlined.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	373-385
Number of pages	13
Journal	Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice
Volume	8
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1541204009349400
Publication status	Published - 7 Sept 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

delinquency
intervention
job training
YouthBuild

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