The keys to the youth’s success are found in
Research-Based Services and Interventions. The risk need assessment and case planning based on principles of effective correctional intervention are essential in youth reformation. Just as essential is the provision of services and interventions shown by research to be effective at reducing recidivism. Since 2005, OYA has implemented core and advanced evidence-based curricula in the following areas:
- Cognitive-behavioral restructuring
- Gang intervention
- Substance abuse treatment
- Aggression replacement training
- Mental health treatment
- Offense-specific treatment
- Functional family therapy in the community
- Multidimensional treatment foster care
OYA is currently researching and working with national experts to identify evidence-based treatment interventions for juvenile sex offenders. In addition, OYA is the lead in an 8-state policy academy sponsored by federal agencies to implement an evidence-based co-occurring treatment program for female youth.