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