TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - The impact of a summer camp program as a secondary prevention measure for at-risk youth
JO  - Crime prevention and community safety
A1  - Haynes, C
A1  - Rife, Elaine Moyer
A1  - Laguna, Louis B.
SP  - 37
EP  - 49
VL  - 7
IS  - 3
N2  - Based on a developmental model of risk factors unique to children and adolescents, a summer camp program was evaluated with regard to its potential positive impact on at-risk participants who successfully completed the program, compared to at-risk participants who were nominated but did not participate in it. Basic features of the camp included mentoring, problem-solving activities, and the development of pro- social skills. Participants who attended the summer camp obtained significantly higher grades, in the year following camp, than did a non-camp comparison group. Additionally, the camp group had fewer absences, days tardy and number of detentions than the non-camp group. Methodological limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed.<p />
LA  - 
SN  - 1460-3780
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.cpcs.8140223
ID  - ref1
ER  -