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Social Skills Training: Effects on Behavior and Recidivism with First-time Adjudicated Youth
Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice (2006)
  • Kathleen Bailey, Grand Valley State University
  • James D. Ballard
Abstract

This study examines the effects of social skills training on a group of first-time adjudicated male offenders from the juvenile justice system. Three types of groups were used to evaluate the effects of such programs on behavioral change. These groups included youth who received: 1) social skills training with parents or guardians; 2) social skills training without parents or guardians; 3) no skills training. Differences in the scales and subscales scores from the Jesness Inventory standardized test were evaluated and analyzed in conjunction with the type of offenses (status, misdemeanor, and felony) for the three groups. This exploratory study yielded some recommendations for further research and suggests specific program modifications that can assist those who contemplate the administration of such training for youth.

Publication Date
Spring 2006
Citation Information
Kathleen Bailey and James D. Ballard. "Social Skills Training: Effects on Behavior and Recidivism with First-time Adjudicated Youth" Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice Vol. 2 Iss. 1 (2006)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kathleen_bailey1/2/