@article{ref1,
title="The effect of youth diversion programs on recidivism: a meta-analytic review",
journal="Criminal justice and behavior",
year="2013",
author="Wilson, Holly A. and Hoge, Robert D.",
volume="40",
number="5",
pages="497-518",
abstract="Pre- and postcharge diversion programs have been used as a formal intervention strategy for youth offenders since the 1970s. This meta-analysis was conducted to shed some light on whether diversion reduces recidivism at a greater rate than traditional justice system processing and to explore aspects of diversion programs associated with greater reductions in recidivism. Forty-five diversion evaluation studies reporting on 73 programs were included in the meta-analysis. The results indicated that diversion is more effective in reducing recidivism than conventional judicial interventions. Moderator analysis revealed that both study- and program-level variables influenced program effectiveness. Of particular note was the relationship between program-level variables (e.g., referral level) and the risk level targeted by programs (e.g., low or medium/high). Further research is required implementing strong research designs and exploring the role of risk level on youth diversion effectiveness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0093-8548",
doi="10.1177/0093854812451089",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854812451089"
}