Improving Probation through Client Strengths: Evaluating Strength Based Treatments for at Risk Youth (abstract)

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Online citation: Kurtz, Don and Linnemann, Travis. "Improving probation through client strengths: Evaluating strength based treatments for at risk youth." Western Criminology Review 7(1): 9-19 (2006) (http://wcr.sonoma.edu/v07n1/09/juvprobation.html).

Also available in .pdf format with page numbers: Kurtz, Don and Linnemann, Travis. "Improving probation through client strengths: Evaluating strength based treatments for at risk youth." Western Criminology Review 7(1): 9-19 (2006) (http://wcr.sonoma.edu/v07n1/09/juvprobation.pdf).

Improving Probation through Client Strengths:
Evaluating Strength Based Treatments for at Risk Youth

Don Kurtz
Kansas State University

Travis Linnemann
Riley County Community Corrections

Abstract: During the past twenty years the United States has seen delinquency rates and juvenile crime develop as a significant social problem. Relatively new approaches are currently employed by agencies charged with controlling juvenile crime. The focus of this research is a non-traditional correctional program that implements strength based case management techniques to intervene, address, and prevent delinquent behavior among at-risk juveniles. This study is an impact assessment of a grant-funded intervention program on the recidivism rates of those enrolled in the program over a three-year period. The study measures the net effects of the program and lends support for further development and expansion of strength based interventions.

Keywords: strength based interventions; juvenile probation; recidivism

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