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Citation |
Case S, Haines K. Child. Soc. 2004; 18(5): 355-370. |
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(Copyright © 2004, National Children's Bureau of the United Kingdom, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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Abstract |
The multi-agency, multiple intervention Promoting Prevention initiative to prevent youth offending in Swansea was evaluated with a computer-based interactive questionnaire with 580 young people (aged 11201318). Results indicate that multiple exposure to risk factors within the main domains of the young person's life (for example, family, school) significantly increases the likelihood that a young person will become involved in problem behaviours. In contrast, exposure to multiple protective factors decreases the likelihood of these behaviours. Evaluation indicates that Promoting Prevention's consultative methodology is an empowering and engaging way of targeting interventions to promote positive behaviours and prevent anti-social behaviour in young people. |