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) during the evaluation. This interaction could have plausibly influence responses and skewed the results. The comparison was used to demonstrate student growth in knowledge and attitude during the course.
The authors' position is that, "overall," the four goals of program were met. In support they report that 79% of the time students who participated in the program correctly identifying illegal acts, reasons for laws, and components of the legal system. They assert that information from the student focus groups and interviews indicated that many students seemed to understand the main "message" of the Project L.E.A.D. program: it was important to do the right thing and that there are consequences to bad decisions. They further reported that the project survey items suggest that tolerance and appreciation of diversity was an area with great need for intervention as many students were likely to report being teased by peers and the program again appeared to have a protective effect. The program also appeared to have protected against a decline in students positive attitudes over the course of the year. Project participants showed no decline in their belief in the importance of school and in their plans for further schooling. Comparison students, however, were much less likely to report a belief in the importance of staying in school or an understanding...
The research questions posed in the evaluation were addressed in the findings and the conclusions and recommendation sections of the evaluation (Chi & Middaugh, 2005 p. 11-19).
The program was begun in 1993, yet the study provided no long-term data to indicate whether the children who participated in Project L.E.A.D. were any less likely to be involved in inappropriate or illegal activities in the future. The author themselves stated in the report that "overall, L.E.A.D. students demonstrated no statistically significant change in their perceived ability to resist peer pressure and make responsible choices (Chi & Middaugh, 2005 p. 11). I were the Los Angeles County Attorney to make an informed decision on the continuation of the L.E.A.D. program I would require more data as to the effectiveness of the program over a sustained time period. Specifically does participation in the program significantly reduce the likelihood of students not engaging in inappropriate or illegal activities?
References
Chi, B. & Middaugh, E., (2005). Project L.E.A.D. (legal enrichment and decision making) program evaluation 2002-2004. Office of the distrist attoney, county of los angeles. Retrieved June 24, 2010, from: http://da.lacounty.gov/pdf/LEAD_Final_Report.pdf
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