Effectiveness of the Justice Diversion Halt-intervention

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

In the current study the effectiveness of the Dutch diversion measure Halt is investigated using a randomized controlled trial. Because of the thorough scientific substantiation of the intervention theory, it is hypothesized that receiving the Halt-intervention will lead to less recidivism in comparison to receiving no intervention.

Clinical Trial Description

The Halt-intervention is a widely used Dutch diversion measure for youth (aged 12-17) who committed a minor offence. In the current study, it will be investigated whether the Halt-intervention is successful in reducing recidivism and in achieving the intervention goals. The effectiveness will be assessed using a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental condition in which participants will receive the halt intervention or to the control condition in which participants will not receive an intervention. Participants fill out three self-reported questionnaires over a time period of one year. With these questionnaires is it investigated whether the intervention is successful in achieving the different intervention goals (improving social skills, taking responsibility, correct wrongdoing or damage, improving conventional beliefs and improving support from the social network) and in achieving a reduction in recidivism. Furthermore, the adherence to children's rights in the practice of Halt is investigated. Lastly, two years after the first contact with Halt recidivism is assessed using official police and judicial records. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT06353204
Study type	Interventional
Source	Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek en Datacentrum
Contact	André M van der Laan, Prof. Dr.
Phone	+31652877160
Email	a.m.van.der.laan@wodc.nl
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	February 1, 2024
Completion date	July 2027

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