Citation

Schubert CA, Mulvey EP, Steinberg L, Cauffman E, Losoya SH, Hecker T, Chassin L, Knight GP. Youth Violence Juv. Justice 2004; 2(3): 237-255.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1541204004265875

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Implementing a large, longitudinal study of any sample is a major undertaking. The challenges are compounded when the study involves multiple sites and a high-risk sample. This article outlines the methodology for the Pathways to Desistance study, a multisite, longitudinal study of serious juvenile offenders, and discusses the key operational decisions with the greatest impact on the study design.