Reentry is a crucial, but underdeveloped component of the juvenile justice system, and the success of reentry is often judged exclusively in terms of recidivism and/or reincarceration. This paper makes the case that the use of a developmental lens can improve the effectiveness of juvenile reentry through: (1) minor amendments to the intensive Aftercare Program model currently in use, (2) systematic improvements in implementation, and (3) more comprehensive evaluation strategies.
The Journal of Juvenile Justice is a semi-annual, peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
