An Outreach Program for Children Having Police Contact

Abstract

Note: This publication discusses the development and preliminary assessment of the Earlscourt Under 12 Outreach Project for Boys (ORP) multifaceted intervention for youth between the ages of 6 and 12 years who have had police contact. Six and twelve month followups after participation were conducted. The intervention includes self-control and problem-solving skill groups, individual befriending, parent training, school advocacy, and crisis intervention. 54 boys and 10 girls were included in this study. Parent ratings found significant improvements on children's behavior. For more information on the Earlscourt Under 12 Outreach Project for Boys (ORP), see VioPro record number 4069. Population Age/Grade Level: Child, Ages 6-12 Population Race/Ethnicity: All Population Gender: Male Population Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Content: Empirical Research, Follow-Up Research Ontario Canada Middle Childhood Late Childhood Intervention Program Child Male Child Female Child Offender Female Offender Male Offender Child Delinquency Delinquency Treatment Delinquency Intervention Offender Treatment Child Treatment Intervention Program Treatment Program Parenting Skills Adult Parent Mental Health Services Self-Control Social Skills Development Child Development Youth Development Crisis Intervention Problem Solving Skills Prosocial Skills Program Development Program Evaluation 09-00