Prevention and Reduction: A Review of Strategies for Intervening Early to Prevent or Reduce Youth Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour

Ross, Andy; Duckworth, Kathryn; Smith, David J.; Wyness, Gill; Schoon, Ingrid

doi:10.1037/e603692011-001

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“…Furthermore, it is difficult to demonstrate the effectiveness of different kinds of preventative measures because the lack of 'policy off' control areas makes it hard to establish what would have happened in their absence. The benefits of preventive measures may also take time to materialise (Ross et al 2011). Similarly, there are time lags before changes in funding register an effect.…”

Section: Isolating the Impact Of Funding Cuts: Challenges And Considementioning

confidence: 99%

Repercussions of the Coalition Governments Austerity Policy on Community Safety across Merseyside

Ojo

Evans

Karecha

2017

Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice

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This article explains the depth and breadth of financial cuts endured by community safety organizations across Merseyside. The article provides a robust explanation of how cuts to funding impacted on the delivery of public safety priorities under the coalition government (2010–15). This study implemented a mixed-methods approach which entailed in-depth consultations with the major community safety stakeholders within the region. Results reveal that over the course of the immediate past parliament, Merseyside Local Authorities within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) and the police force area had to restructure staffing and service provision extensively in order to deliver efficiency savings of over £650 m. Budget cuts have had severe repercussions not just in terms of stakeholder’s capability to provide key services but also for the morale of their staff. We project a further 33% cutback in funding over the course of the current parliament though subsequent more favourable Government announcements suggest a more modest figure of up to 15%. This undoubtedly will result in the further streamlining of public services with potentially serious ramifications for levels of public safety.

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Section: Isolating the Impact Of Funding Cuts: Challenges And Considementioning

confidence: 99%

Repercussions of the Coalition Governments Austerity Policy on Community Safety across Merseyside

Ojo

Evans

Karecha

2017

Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice

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“…Warmth, acceptance and supervision from non‐parental adults are associated with resilience in the absence of these being provided by parents (Werner, ). Aspects of school environments which seem to help reduce problematic behaviour in the short term include: reorganisation of classes, so that disruptive pupils are taught separately at certain times, with alternative materials and using cognitive behavioural techniques; changing classroom management and teaching techniques to emphasise interactive methods; increasing student participation and the use of rewards and punishments contingent on behaviour; and changing school discipline or management, with greater involvement of pupils and the wider community (Reinke & Herman, ; Ross et al ., ). There is some evidence, mainly from the USA, that violence‐prevention programmes in schools can be effective in the short term (Mytton et al ., ), and that both universal programmes delivered to whole classes and targeted programmes delivered to children with conduct problems can be effective in reducing aggressive and disruptive behaviours in schools (Wilson & Lipsey, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, despite this evidence of promising approaches, examination of long‐term effects is lacking and difficult to demonstrate, given the range of potential influences and the variety of schools and pupils (Ross et al ., ). Wilson and Lipsey () suggest that the lack of effects found for comprehensive, multimodal programmes in their meta‐analyses may be due to the long‐term nature of these programmes, and a consequent dilution of intensity, focus and pupil engagement.…”

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School‐based support for children with conduct disorders; a qualitative longitudinal study of high‐need families

Stevens

2018

British Educational Res J

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Primary school‐aged children with conduct problems are at risk of future antisocial and criminal behaviour, particularly when there are additional family‐level risk factors. However, little is known about how school‐related factors can reduce that risk. This qualitative longitudinal study investigates school‐related influences on changes in the behaviour of at‐risk children in high‐need families over a period of 5 years. Families of 11 children with serious behaviour problems were followed over the transition to secondary school. In‐depth interviews with mothers, and with practitioners who support the child or family, explored school‐related factors which appeared helpful or unhelpful in improving children's behaviour over time. The analysis found that the disjuncture between the nurture experienced at primary school and a lack of nurture later at secondary school was problematic. Children tended to change primary school until they found one prepared to offer them a high level of nurture and supervision. Consistent relationships with supportive adults were important, but were rare after the transfer to secondary school. Literacy problems remained unrecognised or unaddressed for too long, contributing to children's lack of engagement. Inconsistent disciplinary responses to minor behaviour issues tended to escalate problems and most children were eventually excluded from mainstream education. Communication between parents and school staff was often problematic; parents sometimes experienced school contacts as burdensome, ill‐informed and unsupportive. However, good communication could aid development of successful approaches to supporting children with difficult behaviour.

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“…37 The elements of effective program implementation, which they referred to as falling into "the category of motherhood and apple pie," were effective leadership and communication, ensuring that all staff understood their roles, and allowing sufficient time for planning and set-up prior to the launch. 38 Ensuring that new initiatives are designed and delivered in the right way is central to Dawson and Stanko's reflections captured in their aptly titled paper "Implementation, Implementation, Implementation: Insights from Offender Management Evaluations."…”

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Justice Reinvestment

Wong

Christmann

2016

Federal Sentencing Reporter

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Prevention and Reduction: A Review of Strategies for Intervening Early to Prevent or Reduce Youth Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour

Cited by 12 publications

References 53 publications

Repercussions of the Coalition Governments Austerity Policy on Community Safety across Merseyside

Repercussions of the Coalition Governments Austerity Policy on Community Safety across Merseyside

School‐based support for children with conduct disorders; a qualitative longitudinal study of high‐need families

Justice Reinvestment

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