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Do after school programs reduce delinquency?

Denise C Gottfredson1, Stephanie A Gerstenblith, David A Soulé

  • 1Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, The University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742-8235, USA. dgottfredson@crim.umd.edu

Prevention Science : the Official Journal of the Society for Prevention Research
|November 30, 2004
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After school programs (ASPs) show potential for reducing juvenile delinquency, particularly for middle schoolers. These programs work by fostering positive peer associations and intentions to avoid drug use, not by increasing supervision.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • After school programs (ASPs) are widely utilized for childcare and youth development.
  • Juvenile crime arrests often occur during after-school hours on school days.
  • ASPs are increasingly recognized for their potential role in delinquency prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the effects of ASP participation on delinquent behavior in middle and elementary school students.
  • To investigate the mechanisms through which ASPs might influence delinquent behavior.
  • To identify program characteristics associated with greater effectiveness in delinquency prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of middle and elementary school students participating in ASPs in Maryland during the 1999-2000 school year.

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  • Analysis of behavioral outcomes, including delinquent acts, unsupervised time, constructive activities, drug use intentions, and peer associations.
  • Examination of program characteristics, such as emphasis on social skills and character development.

    • Main Results:

    • ASP participation was associated with a reduction in delinquent behavior among middle school students, but not elementary school students.
    • The reduction in delinquency was mediated by increased intentions not to use drugs and positive peer associations.
    • Programs emphasizing social skills and character development demonstrated the strongest effects on these mediating outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • ASPs can be an effective strategy for reducing middle school youth delinquency.
    • The mechanisms of action involve influencing psychosocial factors like peer associations and drug-use intentions.
    • Tailoring ASPs to include robust social skills and character development components may enhance their impact on preventing juvenile delinquency.