Recidivism of African American Males Requiring Mental Health Supports as a Function of Placement, Programming, and Services

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dc.contributor.advisorBemak, Fred
dc.contributor.authorBell, Reston N.
dc.creatorBell, Reston N.
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-18T01:53:58Z
dc.date.available2014-09-18T01:53:58Z
dc.date.issued2014-05
dc.description.abstractThis research project will explore how recidivism rates for African American males receiving mental health supports through the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services in the District of Columbia differ as a function of the programs, services, and placement they were assigned to. Ultimately, the researcher is interested in knowing how well the system is working for African American juveniles. Participant and program data are secondary data that have been provided through previously collected information in the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services' database. A series of logistic regression and chi-square analyses were run to determine how recidivism varies as a function of programming, placement, and setting. The results of this inquiry suggest that recidivism rates do not significantly vary between the home, community, and secure setting. Furthermore, the accuracy of a youth's placement is also not significantly related to the likelihood of recidivism. Additionally, recommendations for mental health support according to DYRS and test developer criteria do not significantly relate to whether or not youth receive mental health supports during their initial placements with DYRS. Also, recidivism does not vary as a function of whether a youth is receiving mental health supports. The identification of effective treatment for this group can go on to inform treatment for not only the disproportionately represented African American population, but the segment of that population that receives mental health supports within the juvenile justice system.
dc.format.extent152 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/8868
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsCopyright 2014 Reston N. Bell
dc.subjectCounseling psychology
dc.subjectClinical psychology
dc.subjectCriminology
dc.subjectAfrican Americans
dc.subjectIntervention
dc.subjectJuvenile Justice
dc.subjectPlacement
dc.subjectProgramming
dc.subjectRecidivism
dc.titleRecidivism of African American Males Requiring Mental Health Supports as a Function of Placement, Programming, and Services
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineCounseling and Development
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral

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