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At-risk Youth and Juvenile Delinquency: The Impact of Preventive Intervention Methods and Reducing Juvenile Involvement with the Criminal Justice System. Farkhanda Wajibul Brandman University Many research studies have been conducted to determine what early interventions have proven most effective with at-risk youth. According to recent studies such as those conducted by Ferdon et al (2014), prevention and early intervention methods are essential and effective in reducing crime, violence, and other delinquent behavior in youth. It is imperative that parents, caretakers, families, community members, educators, and policy makers, educate themselves, spread awareness, and implement and utilize these interventions. In social work practice, according to The Council on Social Work Education (2012), social workers must engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research: Use research evidence to inform practice. There are several intervention methods that have been researched, tested, and proven effective; there are some intervention methods that have proven ineffective. The purpose of this study is to conduct research to identify proven prevention and intervention methods that are effective in reducing juvenile interaction with the justice system, thus decreasing crime and having a positive impact on society as a whole. The missing component lays in research that detail proven strategies on how to implement these interventions universally in communitiesShow MoreRelatedSocial Welfare Administration10174 Words   |  41 Pagescharacters. Purpose: Nature of Services Representation Values Content Principles of Social Work Administration Acceptance Democratic involvement in formula tion of agency policies and procedures Open communication Principles as explained by Trecker Functions and Scope of Social Welfare Administration Social Welfare Administration requires Faith in the Philosophy and methods of Social Welfare Familiarity with social work practice. Knowledge about social legislation Functions of Social Welfare Administrators/AgenciesRead MoreEffectiveness of Peace and Order7643 Words   |  31 PagesCommittee must perform, first is to monitor and coordinate the implementation of peace and order programs and projects at the barangay  level, second is to serve as an information gathering mechanism, monitoring and checking the nefarious activities of  criminal elements is their another duty. They must also identify barangay  constituents with strong deviant behavior for referral to appropriate authorities, they have to maintain continuing dialogue, close coordination and rapport with the higher levels ofRead MoreMedicare Policy Analysis447966 Words   |  1792 PagesReforms Subtitle E—Improvements to Medicare Part D Subtitle F—Medicare Rural Access Protections TITLE II—MEDICARE BENEFICIARY IMPROVEMENTS Subtitle A—Improving and Simplifying Financial Assistance for Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries Subtitle B—Reducing Health Disparities Subtitle C—Miscellaneous Improvements TITLE III—PROMOTING PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND COORDINATED CARE TITLE IV—QUALITY Subtitle A—Comparative Effectiveness Research Subtitle B—Nursing Home Transparency SubtitleRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesRiver, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. This publication is protected by Copyright, and permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. To obtain permission(s) to use material from this work, please submit a written request to Pearson Education, Inc., Permissions Department