Research has shown that criminal behaviors are more effectively eliminated using the kind of individualized treatment and guidance which these "homes" can provide. The youngsters involved also have a better opportunity to become accustomed to a normal lifestyle, and can attend local schools or work at jobs in the community. In this way, they are better able to smoothly reintegrate themselves into their families and into society when they leave the home.
因為研究發現，這種擬「家」式的小團體可以針對個人做治療輔導，對消除犯罪行為比較有效，並較有機會習得正常的生活方式，也可以進入當地學校學習或就業，讓學員在收容期滿後，得以更順利的回歸家庭和社會。