James C. Howell is senior research associate, National Gang Center, Institute for Intergovernmental Research.Mark W. Lipsey is research professor, Peabody Research Institute and Department of Human and Organizational Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.John J. Wilson is senior research associate, Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR). Megan Q. Howell is contract administrator & data analyst, Department of Public Safety, DACJJ Juvenile Community Programs.Nancy J. Hodges is community program development specialist, North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

• Chapter 1: Research with Important Implications for Juvenile Justice PracticeChapter 2: A Comprehensive Strategy for Evidence-Based Juvenile Justice PracticeChapter 3: Effective Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention Programs for Juvenile OffendersChapter 4: The Standardized Program Evaluation ProtocolChapter 5: Initiating and Sustaining Evidence-Based PracticeChapter 6: Eight Key Administrative Tools That Support Evidence-Base Programming

It is a great pleasure for me to welcome this highly informative Handbook, which brilliantly combines comprehensive literature reviews with practical implications for juvenile justice policy. It describes a rational strategy for reducing juvenile offending based on (1) distinguishing serious, violent, and chronic offenders from others, (2) identifying key risk and protective factors for offending, (3) matching effective services to treatment needs, (4) applying graduated sanctions as the criminal career progresses, and (5) using effective interventions to reduce recidivism. It should be thoroughly read by everyone who is interested in understanding and reducing juvenile delinquency.

James C. Howell is senior research associate, National Gang Center, Institute for Intergovernmental Research.Mark W. Lipsey is research professor, Peabody Research Institute and Department of Human and Organizational Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.John J. Wilson is senior research associate, Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR). Megan Q. Howell is contract administrator & data analyst, Department of Public Safety, DACJJ Juvenile Community Programs.Nancy J. Hodges is community program development specialist, North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

• Chapter 1: Research with Important Implications for Juvenile Justice PracticeChapter 2: A Comprehensive Strategy for Evidence-Based Juvenile Justice PracticeChapter 3: Effective Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention Programs for Juvenile OffendersChapter 4: The Standardized Program Evaluation ProtocolChapter 5: Initiating and Sustaining Evidence-Based PracticeChapter 6: Eight Key Administrative Tools That Support Evidence-Base Programming

It is a great pleasure for me to welcome this highly informative Handbook, which brilliantly combines comprehensive literature reviews with practical implications for juvenile justice policy. It describes a rational strategy for reducing juvenile offending based on (1) distinguishing serious, violent, and chronic offenders from others, (2) identifying key risk and protective factors for offending, (3) matching effective services to treatment needs, (4) applying graduated sanctions as the criminal career progresses, and (5) using effective interventions to reduce recidivism. It should be thoroughly read by everyone who is interested in understanding and reducing juvenile delinquency.

James C. Howell is senior research associate, National Gang Center, Institute for Intergovernmental Research.Mark W. Lipsey is research professor, Peabody Research Institute and Department of Human and Organizational Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.John J. Wilson is senior research associate, Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR). Megan Q. Howell is contract administrator & data analyst, Department of Public Safety, DACJJ Juvenile Community Programs.Nancy J. Hodges is community program development specialist, North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

• Chapter 1: Research with Important Implications for Juvenile Justice PracticeChapter 2: A Comprehensive Strategy for Evidence-Based Juvenile Justice PracticeChapter 3: Effective Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention Programs for Juvenile OffendersChapter 4: The Standardized Program Evaluation ProtocolChapter 5: Initiating and Sustaining Evidence-Based PracticeChapter 6: Eight Key Administrative Tools That Support Evidence-Base Programming

It is a great pleasure for me to welcome this highly informative Handbook, which brilliantly combines comprehensive literature reviews with practical implications for juvenile justice policy. It describes a rational strategy for reducing juvenile offending based on (1) distinguishing serious, violent, and chronic offenders from others, (2) identifying key risk and protective factors for offending, (3) matching effective services to treatment needs, (4) applying graduated sanctions as the criminal career progresses, and (5) using effective interventions to reduce recidivism. It should be thoroughly read by everyone who is interested in understanding and reducing juvenile delinquency.