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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Promotion of Social and Emotional Development
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Has generated improvements in social and emotional skills, pro-social attitudes and behaviors, and school performance; has also reduced involvement in criminal trajectories.
Multicomponent Programs for Violent Juvenile Offenders
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There is evidence that they can be effective. However, the magnitude and statistical significance vary according to the form of measurement.
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.
Meditation
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Has generated positive impacts on youth cognitive development and resilience, but had no impact on behavioral outcomes or academic performance.
Mentoring
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Has produced positive effects in terms of reducing juvenile delinquency; in addition, it has generated positive effects on school attendance and performance, as well as in terms of improving social skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in Children and Adolescents
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Has been effective to reduce aggressive behavior and strengthen relevant protective factors. In addition, it has been successful to reduce recidivism among young people in general, although the specific evidence for young people in probation is still limited.
Family Intervention for Juvenile Delinquent Behavior
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Has reduced the risk of a young offender reoffending.
Alternative Family Care Programs
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There is evidence of impact in terms of reducing the involvement of children and adolescents in crime.
Sexual Violence Reduction Programs
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The prevalence of relevant protective information and attitude has increased; however, there is mixed evidence for their effects on reducing sexual and intimate partner assaults.
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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