Are Violent Delinquents Worth Treating? A Cost-Benefit Analysis

This study reports on the cost benefits of an intensive treatment program for unmanageable juvenile delinquent boys, compared to the usual treatment in a secured juvenile corrections facility. A total of 101 boys who received the majority of their treatment services in a specialized program providin...

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Main Author: Caldwell, Michael F. (Author)
Contributors: Vitacco, Michael ; van Rybroek, Gregory J.
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2006
In: Journal of research in crime and delinquency
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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