What does research into the effectiveness of group homes generally find?

What does research into the effectiveness of group homes generally find?

• Research suggests that youth placed in group homes are more likely to recidivate upon release than youth placed in detention centers.

• There is little evidence to support the overall effectiveness of group homes.

• Research suggests that youth placed in group homes show positive effects on behavior while in the home but the effects do not last after release.

• Research suggests that youth placed in group homes show long-term positive effects on behavior even after being released.