High Intensity Training (HIT) Regime at Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institution (England)
Problems addressed
Effectiveness

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No Effect

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Life periods served
Where the program was applied
Country of application
Description

This is a correctional reentry program for young people aged 18 to 21 involved with the criminal justice system. The aim is to reduce recidivism and offer qualified educational services and occupational guidance through camps that combine elements of military training and drug rehabilitation services.
The program consists of a camp with tasks, educational activities, and physical training, and is structured in five phases:
1) Initial assessment;
2) Basic skills training;
3) Vocational training;
4) Pre-release; and
5) Community work.
The intervention is voluntary and lasts 25 weeks.

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation showed that, after the ten-year follow-up period, there was no statistically significant impact on criminal recidivism rates [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Farrington, D. P., Ditchfield, J., Hancock, G., Howard, P., Jolliffe, D., Livingston, M. S. & Painter, K. A. (2002). Evaluation of two intensive regimes for young offenders (Home Office Research Study núm. 239). London, England. Home Office (UK). https://www.krim.dk/undersider/forskning/artikler/faengsler/boot-camps-…

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