The Long-Term Effects of the Youth Crime Prevention Program “New Perspectives” on Delinquency and Recidivism

Sanne L. A. De Vries; Machteld Hoeve; Jessica J. Asscher; Geert Jan J. M. Stams

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The Long-Term Effects of the Youth Crime Prevention Program “New Perspectives” on Delinquency and Recidivism

Sanne L. A. De Vries, Machteld Hoeve, Jessica J. Asscher, Geert Jan J. M. Stams

Department of Medical Microbiology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

New Perspectives (NP) aims to prevent persistent criminal behavior. We examined the long-term effectiveness of NP and whether the effects were moderated by demographic and delinquency factors. At-risk youth aged 12 to 19 years were randomly assigned to the intervention group (NP, n = 47) or care as usual (CAU, n = 54). Official and self-report data were collected to assess recidivism. NP was not more effective in reducing delinquency levels and recidivism than CAU. Also, no moderator effects were found. The overall null effects are discussed, including further research and policy implications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3639-3661
Journal	International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Volume	62
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X17751161
Publication status	Published - 2018

Keywords

effectiveness
randomized controlled trial (RCT)
prevention
juvenile delinquency
New Perspectives
care as usual

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