An estimated 8.4 to 8.8 percent of the youths referred to the restitution projects reoffend during the time they are under the projects' auspices. The average amount of time spent in these programs is 6.2 months. The likelihood of reoffending is higher for youths who had a history of prior criminal acts than for first offenders. The proportion expected to reoffend within 6 months of referral is 6 percent for first offenders, 8 percent for youths with one prior offense, 9 percent for those with two priors and 13 percent for those with three or more prior offenses. The likelihood of reoffending is not related to the seriousness of the immediate offense and not significantly related to the youths' age, sex, or race. There were some differences in the reoffense rates of youths in different income categories. Other findings are reported. Tables, graphs, and 20 references are supplied. Methodolgical notes are appended. For the oversight hearing see NCJ 82247 (Author abstract modified)