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International Institute for Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices Produces Dramatic Reduction in Offending Among Delinquent and At-Risk Youth, New Research Shows
May 25th, 2008
The latest results from an ongoing research evaluation have shown that average offending rates are lowered by more than half among delinquent and at-risk youth discharged from programs employing restorative practices, when compared with rates among these youth prior to attending the programs. The restorative programs of Community Service Foundation and Buxmont Academy (CSF Buxmont) include eight schools and sixteen group homes, as well as in-home services, in eastern Pennsylvania. Restorative practices is an approach that holds people accountable while actively engaging them in problem-solving. CSF Buxmont founder Ted Wachtel, also founder and...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-05-25)
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