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Investigators at University of Maryland have published new data on life sciences
April 11th, 2009
"Teen Court (TC) is an innovative juvenile diversion program that has spread rapidly across the United States in recent years. Despite its popularity, rigorous research on TC effectiveness is lacking," scientists in the United States report. "This study used data from a recent randomized trial of the effectiveness of TCs to examine gender differences and mediators anticipated by labeling theory. The study found gender differences in the effect of TC on delinquency. TC was found to increase delinquency for males and to have no effect for females. Implications related to the findings are discussed," wrote D.M. Wilson and colleagues, University of Maryland. ...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-04-11)
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