Evidence Based Treatment Essay Assignment-Spring 2020
The assignment is to write a four-page essay describing the evidence based delinquency prevention or intervention program of: Aggression Replacement Training.
see https://www.crimesolutions.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?ID=254
This program has a description available in the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide https://www.ojjdp.gov/MPG/Topic/Details/79.
For each program, the above website provides the following types of information:
program description
evaluation methodology and outcomes
cost
implementation information
evidence base
additional references related to the program
The references for your essay should include, at a minimum:
information from the program description webpage on the Model Programs Guide
information from one of the evaluations listed under evidence base
information from one of the resources listed under additional studies.
In order to complete the assignment correctly, you need to have reviewed the above Model Programs Guide https://www.ojjdp.gov/MPG/Topic/Details/79 and at least two of the articles referenced one under evidence base and one from the additional studies. You may include additional references if you wish.
Your essay should include:
A description of the programs specific goal(s). According to the Model Programs Guide, Delinquency prevention seeks to redirect youth who are considered at-risk for delinquency or who have committed a delinquent offense from deeper involvement in the juvenile justice system. Be specific in describing how the program you are describing plans to reduce delinquency.
A description of its methods of operation. Be explicit in describing what activities constitute the program.
A summary of the evidence regarding the programs effectiveness in preventing delinquency or in reducing delinquent behavior.
Finally, you should conclude this assignment by presenting your informed assessment of the value of this program. The ultimate question you are answering in this section is whether the evidence regarding the program is strong enough to recommend its implementation. Be sure to explain why you reach your recommendation.
Please use ASA format for your essay.
