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Unbelievable Findings: How School-Based Services Could Be the Key to Reducing Juvenile Violence!

Unbelievable Findings: How School-Based Services Could Be the Key to Reducing Juvenile Violence!

Introduction

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have delved into the effects of increased prescribing of psychotropic drugs versus school-based services for children with disabilities on juvenile violence. The findings, published in the Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology, reveal significant implications for practitioners working with children, particularly in educational settings. This blog explores the key takeaways from the study and how practitioners can leverage these insights to improve outcomes for children.

The Study at a Glance

The study utilized state-level panel data from 1990 to 2014 to analyze the impact of two self-control-boosting strategies: psychotropic drug prescriptions and school-based services for children with learning disabilities. The research focused on how these strategies correlate with juvenile violence, considering various covariates such as time trends and child poverty rates.

Key Findings

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners, these findings underscore the importance of prioritizing school-based services for children with disabilities. Here are some actionable steps to consider:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research, particularly at the individual level, to better understand the mechanisms through which school-based services impact juvenile violence. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this research by documenting outcomes and sharing data from their own practice settings.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Increased Prescribing of Psychotropic Drugs or School-Based Services for Children with Disabilities? Associations of These Self-control-Boosting Strategies with Juvenile Violence at the State Level.


Citation: Tcherni-Buzzeo, M. (2023). Increased prescribing of psychotropic drugs or school-based services for children with disabilities? Associations of these self-control-boosting strategies with juvenile violence at the state level. Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40865-023-00223-4
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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