An Environmental Scan of Best Practices in Supporting Persistent Youth Offenders in the Transition to Adulthood
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2011
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Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family.
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The purpose of this study was to understand how persistent youth offenders in Alberta can be best supported as they transition into adulthood. In addition, this report intended to name best and promising practices in North America and internationally by considering programs and services that address the risk factors and needs that a persistent youth offender faces during the transition age. The objectives of this project were to: (1) Establish an understanding of the risk factors present among persistent youth offenders as they transition to adulthood; (2) Establish an understanding of the needs of persistent youth offenders as they transition to adulthood; and (3) Determine best practice in supporting persistent youth offenders as they transition to adulthood. In order to address these objectives, two research methodologies were employed. First, a literature review was conducted to establish the risk factors present among persistent youth offenders in their transition to adulthood, as well as their specific needs during this time. Second, an environmental scan was conducted in North America and internationally to identify best and promising practices that support persistent, transition-aged youth offenders as they progress into adulthood.
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Costello, M.Y., MacRae-Krisa, L. (2011). An Environmental Scan of Best Practices in Supporting Persistent Youth Offenders in the Transition to Adulthood. Prepared for Alberta Justice. Calgary, AB: Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family.