Howell, J. C., & Lipsey, M. W. (2012). based guidelines for juvenile justice programs. Justice Research and Policy, 14(1), 17-34. This article as the name suggests gives important information about certain research based guidelines for juvenile justice programs. These programs are aimed at reducing the rate of recidivism. Effectiveness of the program is most important concern which is discussed in the paper. Evidence based programs, model program approaches are discussed and the differences between the two are talked about. Information from studies on recidivism is also incorporated in the paper. This paper will help us to know about the various norms and guidelines which are followed when any Juvenile Justice Program is developed.