Scared Straight and Other Juvenile Awareness Programs for Preventing Juvenile Delinquency: A Systematic Review

This Campbell systematic review assesses the effect of scared straight and similar programs on criminal behaviours by juvenile delinquents or children at risk of committing crime. The review summarises findings from nine studies conducted in the United States. Participants include juveniles and youn...

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Main Authors: Anthony Petrosino, Carolyn Turpin‐Petrosino, Meghan E. Hollis‐Peel, Julia G. Lavenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Campbell Systematic Reviews
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4073/csr.2013.5