NCJ Number
7426
Journal
British Journal of Criminology Volume: 12 Issue: 4 Dated: (OCTOBER 1972) Pages: 357-374
Date Published
1972
Length
18 pages
Annotation
NARRATIVE REPORT ON A CANADIAN HALFWAY HOUSE DESIGNED FOR GIRLS RELEASED FROM CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT INTACT HOMES.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR CALLS THIS PROJECT A FAILURE AND NOTES THAT IT CLOSED AFTER THREE-AND-A-HALF YEARS. HE LISTS SEVERAL FACTORS FOR THE FAILURE INCLUDING THE TENDENCY OF GIRLS TO BE LONERS RATHER THAN RELYING ON GROUPS FOR SUPPORT. SEVERAL CASE HISTORIES ILLUSTRATE SOME OF THE OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED, SUCH AS PREGNANCY AND DEVELOPING TOO MUCH DEPENDENCE ON THE SECURITY OFFERED BY THE HOME.