Definition
.Category that brings together a set of initiatives, practices or types of interventions that share the same strategic focus ("what" they intend to do and/or problems they intend to solve or mitigate) and the same forms of action and approach ("how" they intend to address problems and advance their purposes).
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Evaluated cases
Definition
These are examples of practical application of each type of solution included in the platform. They correspond, in general, to specific initiatives or programs through which a set of activities are implemented, developed and executed in an articulated manner, seeking to mobilize a set of resources (physical, human, financial or technological) in favor of the realization of a common objective and purpose and the achievement of a set of clearly identified and specified results.
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Effective cases
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.The classification of a case as "effective" means that there is consistent and robust evidence (i.e., assessed by research using Maryland Scale Level 5 methodology) that the implementation of the program/initiative contemplated in that case generated a positive impact on the intended and evaluated outcome variables ("outcomes").
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Procedural Justice (Courts)
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Has had a positive impact on the perceived legitimacy of legal proceedings and – albeit more modestly – on compliance with the law.
Judicial Redirection of Juvenile Offenders
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Although there are some studies that do not corroborate this effect, the most rigorous studies point to a positive impact on recidivism.
Juvenile Court
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Has not had a significant impact on recidivism, sometimes generating positive effects in the short term that were not sustained in the medium/long term.
Specialized Courts for Violence Against Women
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Has produced positive effects in terms of reducing the recidivism of domestic violence cases.
Judicial Intervention Programs for Domestic Aggressors
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There is no clear evidence of the effectiveness of judicial intervention programs for batterers.
Protection Orders for Domestic Violence
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Effects were found in terms of reducing the likelihood of revictimization of women.
Family Drug Treatment Court
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Has increased the likelihood of family reunification without increasing the risk of new reports of child abuse.
Adult Drug Treatment Court
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Has reduced recidivism and the incidence of drug-related crime, but has not led to reductions in drug use.
Youth Drug Treatment Court
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Has had a modest impact on reducing juvenile recidivism. However, there was no effect on drug-related crime or drug abuse.
Some types of solutions were not included in the Evidence Bank due to the absence of systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have evaluated them, or due to weaknesses identified in existing evaluations. Click here to see the list of types identified but not included in the Evidence Bank.
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