Effectiveness of the Justice Diversion Halt-intervention

Last updated: March 4, 2025
Sponsor: Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek en Datacentrum
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (Odd)

Kleptomania

Treatment

Halt-intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06353204
3325
  • Ages 12-18
  • All Genders

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Juveniles who have been referred to Halt after committing a minor offence that iseligible for the Halt-intervention.

  • Juveniles between the ages of 12 and 18.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants who do not speak Dutch or who do not speak Dutch fluently.

  • Participants who have already participated in the study before.

  • Participants who are participating in the following Halt-programs: 'Hack_right', 'Respect Online' or 'Sport en Spel'.

  • Participants of whom it is suspected that their are serious concerns for theirsafety.

Study Design

Total Participants: 1300
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Halt-intervention
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2027

Study 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.

Connect with a study center

  • WODC

    The Hague, Zuid-Holland 2500EH
    Netherlands

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