NCJ Number
15549
Journal
Clearinghouse Review Volume: 7 Issue: 9 Dated: (JANUARY 1974) Pages: 519-527
Date Published
1974
Length
9 pages
Annotation
REPRINT OF AN ARTICLE WHICH EXAMINES THE REHABILITATIVE ASPECT OF CIVIL COMMITMENT UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH AND JUVENILE COURT ACTS.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR BRIEFLY EXAMINES THE HISTORY OF JUVENILE DETENTION AND CIVIL COMMITMENT AND POINTS OUT THAT THE REALITY AND/OR QUALITY OF THE TREATMENT ASPECT WAS OFTEN NEGLECTED. AS A RESULT, THE COURT HAS NOW BEGUN TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW FOR JUVENILES AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR WHICH INVOLUNTARY CIVIL COMMITMENT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED. INSTITUTIONS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO PROVE SERIOUS TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF COMMITTED PERSONS. COURT DECISIONS AND JUDICIAL OPINIONS ARE CITED TO SHOW THE CHANGES IN THE LAWS GOVERNING INVOLUNTARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION.