Barriers to Effective Program Implementation: Rural School-Based Probation

Collaborative efforts employed to address juvenile justice issues within school settings have taken three primary forms: law enforcement education programs provided during the school day; school-based initiatives for a greater law enforcement presence in schools; and other collaborations, usually including a broader network of community organizations. The majority of collaborative efforts employed to address juvenile justice issues in the school environment have been law enforcement education efforts and have only indirectly involved the juvenile court system (Gottfredson, Wilson, and Najka 2002).