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Peer reviewedLinhorst, Donald M.; McCutchen, Tami A.; Bennett, Leslie – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
A study examined recidivism among 252 clients (ages 15-59) with developmental disabilities in a case management program. Overall, 40% were arrested while in the program and 34% were arrested within 6 months after case closure. Clients who completed the program (n=115) were less likely to be arrested after case closure. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Criminals, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewedWeiss, Jonathan; Diamond, Terry; Demark, Jenny; Lovald, Benedicte – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
A study involving 97 participants (ages 9-43) in the Ontario Special Olympics (SO) and their parents, found the more athletes participated in competition the more positive their general self-worth. The length of time in SO and the total number of sports were found to predict self-concept of physical competence. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Athletics, Competence
