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Direct linkGillis, H. L.; Gass, Michael A. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2010
Ninety-five male juvenile sex offenders in an adventure-based behavior management program (LEGACY) were matched with male juveniles in state treatment-as-usual and other specialized programs in the same state to determine program effectiveness (as measured by rearrest rates). The LEGACY program demonstrated significant treatment effectiveness on…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Program Effectiveness, Sexual Abuse, Males
Gillis, H. L.; Gass, Michael A.; Russell, Keith C. – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2008
Recent studies analyzing juvenile delinquents participating in wilderness therapy programs have reported little statistical effectiveness. Interpretation of these findings may be unjustified due to definitional confusion more than a clear examination of program effectiveness. Using a research methodology similar to Jones, Lowe, and Risler (2004),…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Therapy, Behavior Modification, Adolescents
