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Works, Wisconsin: What Science Tells Us about Cost-Effective Programs
for Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
This new report released by UW-Madison and the UW Extension synthesizes
the latest research on what works in preventing and reducing juvenile
delinquency. The authors synthesized three decades of evidence on crime
prevention programs from original research, research reviews and program
registries sponsored by government agencies and professional organizations.
What Works, Wisconsin: From Good Intentions to Effective Interventions for Delinquency Prevention
This PPT was presented at the 2006 WI State Prevention Conference and draws from the "What Works, Wisconsin" report released in 2005 (see link above). The PPT covers evidence-based programs and practices for preventing juvenile delinquency and other child and teen problems; explains what it means for a program to be cost-effective; and offers insights into incorporating evidenced-based practices into existing programs.
CAUTION: This is a very large file of 7.2 MB, 56 slides
Incarceration in WI County Jails...and Implications
for Family Living Educational Programming
This PPT offers a brief overview of the U.S. jail population and a more
extensive look at Wisconsin county jail populations (including population
size, growth, characteristics, etc.). The PPT then highlights the work
of two county UW-Extension Family Living Educators and their local jail
program experiences and insight.
Guide to Educational Programming
with Incarcerated Audiences
This document is designed to help University Educators make an
informed decision about the possibility of working with incarcerated audiences.
These questions may also be helpful as educators consider working with
audiences affiliated with the correctional system, but not incarcerated
themselves (i.e., persons on probation or parole and inmates’ family
members).
Promising Life Skills Educational Programs
for Incarcerated Audiences
This document contains a preliminary list of promising life skills educational
programs and resources for incarcerated audiences, specifically county
jail inmates. Programs focus on parenting, literacy, personal growth and
financial management. The document is intended for the use of University
Extension county educators and others who are either currently providing
educational programming in county jails or are thinking about doing so.
Information in this document has been researched and reviewed by UW-Extension
state faculty and staff.
Other Resources
Alternatives to Incarceration: An Evidence-Based Research Review
This summary reflects an extensive and comprehensive review of the quantitative
scientific literature related to ten correctional programs that are commonly
used as alternatives to incarceration (e.g. electronic monitoring, home
detention, drug courts). Particular attention was paid to researching
alternatives to county jail incarceration. Also included is a Recommendations
section highlighting implications for future research and criminal justice
management.
A Technical Appendix
to the Summary of Findings -- Alternatives to Incarceration: An Evidence-Based
Research Review
This document provides supporting information and technical
details for further investigation for the Summary of Findings entitled
"Alternatives to Incarceration: An Evidence-Based Research Review."
Each of ten alternatives to incarceration is reviewed based on the following
criteria: 1) a brief description of the approach; 2) highlights from scientific
evaluations; 3) strengths of the approach; 4) weaknesses of the approach;
and 5) additional resources for interested readers.
To receive a copy of the Technical Appendix, contact:
Justin Patchin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Department of Political Science
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Phone: 715.836.4058
Email: patchinj@uwec.edu
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