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Preventing and Reducing Youth Crime and Violence: Using Evidence-based Practices

Author(s):

Greenwood, P.

Organization:

Governor

Date Published:

January, 2010

This list of programs and strategies most likely to prevent and reduce youth crime and violence was authored by a leading expert in the field with the assistance of a panel of experts. The list describes 27 programs and 25 strategies that are suitable for implementation primarily by probation departments and schools, and 11 programs and strategies that do not work.

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