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From the report below, how relevant is/are the source material(s)? Are they up-to-date? Are they on-topic? Topic: REDUCING JUVENILE RECIDIVISM In the past 35 years there has been increased evidence that multisystem, family-focused, community-based programs that address juvenile delinquency and divert juveniles from the court system reduces recidivism (Carney & Buttell, 2003). Recidivism with Intervention • Recidivism rate was reduced by 49.7% with intervention after release (Curtis & Ronan, 2004). • Fewer subsequent arrests • Fewer unexcused absences • Fewer expulsions/suspensions • Reduction in running away from home (Carney & Buttell, 2003) Recidivism without Intervention • Recidivism rate is 55% without intervention within the first twelve months(James, et.al, 2013). • Rearrested within the first twelve months • Higher rate of aggression • Increased chance of expulsions/suspension • Increased chance of more serious crime (Carney & Buttell, 2003) Top Trending Recidivism Programs Programs that have been successful in reducing recidivism include multi-functional, pre & post release programs that include one or more of these characteristics (Lambert, 2017). Ideal Characteristics Case by Case Family Function Peer Relationships School Attendance Academic Performance Recreational Opportunity (Burraston, et.al., 2012) RNR Model (Luna, 2017) Project About Face (Petry, 1992) Juvenile Civil Citations (Lambert, 2017) Wrap Around