NCJJI Training Video: Characteristics of Effective Juvenile Justice Programs

Evidence-based programs are often considered the gold standard of programming for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, however evaluating programs to determine their effectiveness is a rigorous, timely and costly process. A meta-analysis of hundreds of programs has identified key characteristics that effective programs share that can help professionals distinguish between programs that effectively reduce recidivism and those that have little to no effect on recidivism. This video explores four key characteristics of effective programs and their implications on juvenile justice practice.