In comparison to control group:
- Program participants report significantly fewer arrests (.17 and .16 arrests vs. .36 arrests).
- Program participants show lower arrest rates by 16 percent over 48-month follow-up period.
- Participants show no significant impact after assignment to the program.
- Male youths without a prior arrest record show increased arrest rates at both follow-ups.
- Program participants (high school dropouts) exhibit no difference in the "ever arrested" outcome in years 2, 3 and 4 after the program ended.
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