Citation

de Vries SLA, Hoeve M, Asscher JJ, Stams GJJM. Int. J. Offender Ther. Comp. Criminol. 2018; 62(12): 3639-3661.

Affiliation

University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0306624X17751161

PMID

29338563

Abstract

New Perspectives (NP) aims to prevent persistent criminal behavior. We examined the long-term effectiveness of NP and whether the effects were moderated by demographic and delinquency factors. At-risk youth aged 12 to 19 years were randomly assigned to the intervention group (NP, n = 47) or care as usual (CAU, n = 54). Official and self-report data were collected to assess recidivism. NP was not more effective in reducing delinquency levels and recidivism than CAU. Also, no moderator effects were found. The overall null effects are discussed, including further research and policy implications.

Keywords: Juvenile justice

Language: en

Keywords

New Perspectives; care as usual; effectiveness; juvenile delinquency; prevention; randomized controlled trial (RCT)