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SUMMARY
This article presents the results of a study that looked at the effectiveness of court-mandated treatment on recidivism among juvenile offenders. Archival data was used to look at a sample of 100 juveniles who had participated in court-mandated treatment. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the posttest only design data with no control groups. Results showed that there were significant differences in reported recidivism by those who completed court-mandated treatment versus those who did not successfully complete treatment. Court-mandated treatment was statistically significant in determining whether a juvenile offender reoffends. Future research should look at variables that may contribute to the rise in delinquency. It is imperative that service delivery professionals receive adequate training and educational opportunities to become more knowledgeable about delinquency. The lack of training can lead to ineffective treatment approaches and the potential for further harm and incarceration of adolescents.