A program evaluation of a juvenile halfway house: considerations for strengthening program components

    Authors

    A. M. Leon; S. F. Dziegielewski;C. Tubiak

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Eval. Program Plan.

    Keywords

    juvenile offenders; juvenile halfway house; program evaluation; rehabilitation programs; juvenile crime; JUSTICE; Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary

    Abstract

    This article reports the program evaluation findings of a male juvenile halfway house. An analysis of three program aspects is provided: (a) program components, (b) a review of closed resident records, and (c) Department of Juvenile Justice program indicators. Using 101 cases, a juvenile offender descriptive profile is presented as an important ingredient for interpreting program needs and focus. Using existing literature, the program is compared to other similar juvenile halfway houses. Recommendations are made for future practice and program evaluation in this area. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Evaluation and Program Planning

    Volume

    22

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-1999

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    141

    Last Page

    153

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000080986900002

    ISSN

    0149-7189

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