Project PATHE

Grades: 6-12

Contact: Gottfredson Associates Inc.
3239 B Corporate Court Ellicott City, MD 21042-2247
Phone: 410/461-5530, Fax: 410/461-5529

Project PATHE is a comprehensive program implemented in secondary schools that reduces school disorder and improves the school environment to enhance students' experiences and attitudes about school. More specifically, it increases students' bonding to the school, self-concept, and educational and occupational attainment which, in turn, reduce juvenile delinquency.

Project PATHE helps all students attending middle and high schools that serve high numbers of minority students in both inner-city and rural, impoverished areas. It provides additional treatment for low-achieving and disruptive students.

Evaluations conducted after one year for high schools and two years for middle schools demonstrate significant improvement for PATHE schools, compared to control schools:

  • Self-reported delinquency declined.
  • School alienation decreased.
  • Attachment to school increased.
  • School climate and discipline management improved.
  • Higher rates of graduation for high school seniors.
  • Higher scores on standardized tests of achievement; and
  • Increased school attendance.

    Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Promising Program, 1999