Evaluating The Use Of Social Skills Training And Employment With Delinquent Youth

Authors

Michael J. Leiber, University of Northern IowaFollow
Tina L. Mawhorr, University of Northern Iowa

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volume

23

Issue

2

First Page

127

Last Page

141

Abstract

The objective of the present research was to assess the success of a program in reducing official delinquent behavior among youth identified as one step away from the state training school or waiver to adult court. The Second Chance program represents a rehabilitative strategy that uses social skills training, preemployment training, and job placement opportunities to reduce recidivism. Utilizing multiple comparison groups and a one-year follow-up period, evidence of a reduction in official delinquent and criminal offending was not found. Offenses committed by the Second Chance group were less serious, however. Implications and recommendations for future research are discussed. © 1995.

Department

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Original Publication Date

1-1-1995

DOI of published version

10.1016/0047-2352(95)00001-7

Recommended Citation

Leiber, Michael J. and Mawhorr, Tina L., "Evaluating The Use Of Social Skills Training And Employment With Delinquent Youth" (1995). Faculty Publications. 4275.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/4275