Violent crime trends in CBVP areas failed to demonstrate positive effects of the initiative.
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Street by Street: Chapter 6
Violence was declining and the decrease may have been more pronounced among youth in CBVP areas.
Street by Street: Chapter 7
Violence in Newark may have simply followed a pattern common to other large cities in New Jersey.
Street by Street: Chapter 8
The CBVP program may have improved communities, but the study could not identify consistent effects.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Cure Violence Model in New York City
Butts, Jeffrey A. and Sheyla Delgado (2014). Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Cure Violence Model in New York City. New
Strengthening Youth Justice Practices with Developmental Knowledge and Principles
The insights and lessons of developmental science do not translate easily into the day-to-day tasks of youth justice systems, which often focus on control and compliance. Youth justice practitioners require assistance as they apply developmental principles. The Positive Youth Justice (PYJ) Model was developed to meet this challenge.