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Problem of Effectiveness and Evaluation in Delinquency Prevention Intervention

NCJ Number
83158
Author(s)
J Cornejo
Date Published
1981
Length
268 pages
Annotation
This volume presents a systematic analysis of the literature (predominantly Anglo-Saxon) on evaluative methods used in the social sciences, particularly criminology.
Abstract
The study addresses the nature of scientific research and the particular problems posed by the dynamics of evaluative social research. It outlines commonly used evaluation models and discusses effectiveness measures for intervention strategies at both the preventive and corrections stages. Sociopolitical impacts on program evaluation as well as evaluation impacts on policymaking are discussed in conclusion. Over 200 references are given.