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SNAP Youth Justice: Youth Perceptions of Their Learning during a Pilot of an Evidence-Informed Intervention.
- Source :
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (2640-8066); September/Oct2019, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p478-496, 19p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Purpose: In this paper, we present an exploratory, qualitative strand of a multiphase program evaluation of the Canadian-based SNAP® Youth Justice (SNAP YJ) model for males involved with the youth criminal justice system. SNAP YJ's therapeutic approach is founded on the evidence-based SNAP (Stop Now And Plan) model which focuses on strategies to enhance emotion regulation, self-control, and problem-solving for latency-aged children and their families. Integrating best practices from the literature, the SNAP YJ intervention uses technology (digital modules) to convey the manualized strategies and program sessions, engaging youth in an interactive manner. This systemic, cognitive behavioral intervention is designed to reduce further contact with the law and/or gang affiliation. The objectives of this study are to understand youth experiences of programing, enrich and contextualize preliminary outcome findings, and further develop programing through the inclusion of the youth perspective and feedback. Methods: A thematic analysis of 15 interviews with program participants from diverse backgrounds was conducted. Results: The results revealed a continuum of learning related to self-understanding and awareness of feelings; thinking and consequences; and prosocial skills and behavior. Discussion: Refinements to the program to target increased program effectiveness as a result of youth experiences are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ATTITUDE (Psychology)
AUDIT trails
CRIMINAL justice system
EMOTIONS
INTERVIEWING
LEARNING
MATHEMATICAL models
RESEARCH methodology
HEALTH outcome assessment
PROBLEM solving
RESEARCH
STATISTICAL sampling
SELF-perception
SOCIAL skills
TECHNOLOGY
THOUGHT & thinking
EVIDENCE-based medicine
QUALITATIVE research
PILOT projects
THEORY
PROFESSIONAL practice
DATA analysis
THEMATIC analysis
EVALUATION of human services programs
DATA analysis software
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 26408066
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (2640-8066)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 138909561
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2019.1629139