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Randomized Controlled Trial of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-Based Mentoring Program for Prevention of Crime and Juvenile Delinquency
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-Based Mentoring Program for Crime and Juvenile Delinquency. Completed, enrolled 1,361 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) community-based mentoring (CBM) program for prevention of crime and delinquency/conduct problems, including risk and protective factors for these outcomes. Approximately 2,500 youth ages 10-16 will be randomly assigned to either the CBM program or an untreated control group. Study outcomes will be assessed over a 4-year period via both youth- and parent-report surveys and official records of police/court contact (e.g., arrests).
Study Details
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Interventions
One-to-one mentoring provided by an adult volunteer with training and ongoing monitoring and support from program staff.