NCJ Number
114295
Journal
Criminal Justice and Behavior: An International Journal Volume: 15 Issue: 3 Dated: (September 1988) Pages: 334-348
Date Published
1988
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This article describes the values and program components of an intensive home-based family preservation service program called Homebuilders, which was designed to treat status-offending youths in danger of imminent out-of-home placement and their families.
Abstract
Data indicated that 87 percent of 687 youth referred to Homebuilders avoided placement for 12 months after service intake. These results are discussed with respect to program replication, other client populations, and future research directions. (Author abstract)