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OPERATIONAL LESSONS FROM THE PATHWAYS TO DESISTANCE PROJECT.

Carol A Schubert¹, Edward P Mulvey, Laurence Steinberg

¹University of Pittsburgh.

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|February 2, 2010

Summary

This study details the methodology for the Pathways to Desistance study, a large, multisite, longitudinal project involving serious juvenile offenders. It highlights key operational decisions crucial for managing complex research designs with high-risk populations.

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Area of Science:

Criminology
Developmental Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Longitudinal studies are essential for understanding developmental trajectories.
Researching high-risk populations presents unique methodological challenges.
Multisite studies require robust coordination and standardized protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the methodology of the Pathways to Desistance study.
To identify critical operational decisions impacting the design of large, multisite, longitudinal research.
To provide insights for researchers conducting studies with serious juvenile offenders.

Main Methods:

The Pathways to Desistance study is a multisite, longitudinal research initiative.
Methodology focuses on operational aspects critical for managing complex research.
Key decisions impacting study design are discussed.

Main Results:

The article focuses on the methodological framework and operational considerations.
It does not present empirical findings but rather the study's design blueprint.
Successful implementation relies on addressing specific operational challenges.

Conclusions:

Careful planning of operational aspects is vital for the success of large-scale, multisite, longitudinal studies.
The Pathways to Desistance study provides a model for rigorous research with serious juvenile offenders.
Methodological transparency is key for replicability and advancing knowledge in the field.