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Education of Children in Correctional Institutions

NCJ Number
94377
Journal
Indian Journal of Social Work Volume: 45 Issue: 3 Dated: (October 1983) Pages: 231-241
Author(s)
S Shekar
Date Published
1983
Length
11 pages
Annotation
While the introduction of a liberal or vocational education in reformatory schools has been a welcome development in the history of corrections in India, it is necessary to take a closer look at what has actually been achieved.
Abstract
The paper aims at identifying areas of evaluation in the light of the goals of such institutions as well as the special needs of the children being detained in them. (Author abstract)