Examining the Impact of Arts-Based Programs as Intervention for At-Risk and System-Involved Juveniles

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Title
Examining the Impact of Arts-Based Programs as Intervention for At-Risk and System-Involved Juveniles
Creator
McKenzie E. Nickerson
Degree Name
professional_project
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Project Type
professional_project
Date
6/1/2024
Abstract
Hundreds of thousands of delinquent youths encounter the juvenile justice system every year. In 2021, the United States juvenile justice system dealt with 437,300 cases, indicating an 8% rise in juvenile delinquency cases since the year 1960 (Hockenberry & Puzzanchera, 2024). The juvenile justice system has its foundation built upon rehabilitation as opposed to punishment, and arts-based methods of rehabilitation are showing promise in helping delinquent participants. This study aims to explore the benefits that at-risk and system-involved juveniles may attain from participating in arts-based programs. This exploratory inquiry utilized a systematic literature review process. Literature was collected from various online databases and other sources. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were then applied to narrow down the selection of literature. A deductive content analysis method was then employed to identify common positive themes across the chosen studies. Findings of this project determined that three themes were discovered upon the deductive content analysis in the final sample of the literature, and they were (a) positive engagement with adult role models, peers, family, and the community; (b) improvement in self-esteem; and (c) emotional regulation. These findings emphasize the importance of upholding and further developing arts-based programs for the benefit of at-risk and system- involved juveniles who participate in them.
Keywords: juveniles, at-risk, system-involved, arts-based programs, intervention, literature review
Keywords
arts-based programs, juvenile justice, literature review
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Language
English
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Text