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245 10 a| Assigning deviant youths to minimize total harmh| [electronic resource] /c| Philip J. Cook, Jens Ludwig.;

260 a| Cambridge, MA :b| National Bureau of Economic Research,;

490 1 a| NBER working paper series ;v| working paper 11390;

500 a| Title from PDF file as viewed on 6/21/2005.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

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520 3 a| "A common practice in the fields of education, mental health, and juvenile justice is to segregate problem youths in groups with deviant peers. Assignments of this sort, which concentrate deviant youths, may facilitate deviant peer influence and lead to perverse outcomes. This possibility adds to the list of arguments in support of "mainstreaming" whenever possible. But there are other concerns that help justify segregated-group assignments, including efficiency of service delivery and protection of the public. Our analysis organizes the discussion about the relevant tradeoffs. First, the number of deviant youths (relative to the size of the relevant population, or to the number of assignment locations) affects whether the harm-minimizing assignment calls for diffusion or segregation. Second, the nature of the problematic behavior is relevant; behavior which has a direct, detrimental effect on others who share the assignment makes a stronger case for segregation. Third, the capacity for behavior control matters, and may make the difference in a choice between segregation and integration. We briefly discuss the empirical literature, which with some exceptions is inadequate to the task of providing clear guidance about harm-minimizing assignment strategies. Finally, we reflect briefly on the medical-practice principle "first do no harm," and contrast it with the claims of potential victims of deviants"--National Bureau of Economic Research web site.;

530 a| Also available in print.;

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650 0 a| Social work with youth.=| ^A5768;

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Assigning deviant youths to minimize total harm / Philip J. Cook, Jens Ludwig.

Author/creator	Cook, Philip J., 1946-
Other author	Ludwig, Jens.
Other author	National Bureau of Economic Research.
Format	Electronic
Publication Info	Cambridge, MA : National Bureau of Economic Research,
Supplemental Content	Full text available from NBER Working Papers
Subjects	Deviant behavior--Prevention. Social work with youth.

Series	NBER working paper series ; working paper 11390 Working paper series (National Bureau of Economic Research : Online) ; working paper no. 11390. UNAUTHORIZED
Summary	"A common practice in the fields of education, mental health, and juvenile justice is to segregate problem youths in groups with deviant peers. Assignments of this sort, which concentrate deviant youths, may facilitate deviant peer influence and lead to perverse outcomes. This possibility adds to the list of arguments in support of "mainstreaming" whenever possible. But there are other concerns that help justify segregated-group assignments, including efficiency of service delivery and protection of the public. Our analysis organizes the discussion about the relevant tradeoffs. First, the number of deviant youths (relative to the size of the relevant population, or to the number of assignment locations) affects whether the harm-minimizing assignment calls for diffusion or segregation. Second, the nature of the problematic behavior is relevant; behavior which has a direct, detrimental effect on others who share the assignment makes a stronger case for segregation. Third, the capacity for behavior control matters, and may make the difference in a choice between segregation and integration. We briefly discuss the empirical literature, which with some exceptions is inadequate to the task of providing clear guidance about harm-minimizing assignment strategies. Finally, we reflect briefly on the medical-practice principle "first do no harm," and contrast it with the claims of potential victims of deviants"--National Bureau of Economic Research web site.
General note	Title from PDF file as viewed on 6/21/2005.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Other forms	Also available in print.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2005618240

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