Carol A. Schubert, E. Mulvey, L. Steinberg, E. Cauffman, Sandra H. Losoya, T. Hecker, L. Chassin, G. Knight
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The methodology for the Pathways to Desistance study is outlined, a multisite, longitudinal study of serious juvenile offenders, and the key operational decisions with the greatest impact on the study design are discussed.
Abstract
Implementing a large, longitudinal study of any sample is a major undertaking. The challenges are compounded when the study involves multiple sites and a high-risk sample. This article outlines the methodology for the Pathways to Desistance study, a multisite, longitudinal study of serious juvenile offenders, and discusses the key operational decisions with the greatest impact on the study design.
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SCHUBERT, Carol A., et al. Operational lessons from the pathways to desistance project. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 2004, 2: 237–255.