Identifying Learning Problems in Youthful Offenders - Rationale and Model

• NCJ Number: 95293
• Journal: Journal of Offender Counseling, Services and Rehabilitation Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Dated: (Summer 1984) Pages: 65-77
• Author(s): J B Amster; P J Lazarus
• Date Published: 1984
• Length: 13 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A rationale and model are provided for identifying youth with learning deficiencies while they are housed in a short-term detention center.

Abstract

Moreover, specific stategies are presented for the use of this diagnostic information by personnel working with youth in pre- and post-release programs. (Author abstract)