Strategies for Enhancing Programming in Local Juvenile Courts: Logic Models and Quality Assurance Procedures
David A. Julian, Keli Bussell, Ryan R. Kapa, Alexis Little, Scott E. Renshaw, Melissa Ross · Journal of Applied Juvenile Justice Services · 2021
The authors provide a case-study related to a recent project using program logic models as a primary component in the implementation of a formal quality assurance process in a local juvenile court. Program logic models illustrate the evolution of court personnel’s thoughts about how best to conceptualize programming. Juvenile court officials are developing and implementing formal “quality assurance” procedures to allow for ongoing planning and program development. The authors argue that quality assurance procedures hold great promise for assuring that juvenile court programming is efficient and effective and serves the needs of local communities.