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KANSAS - A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, V 3 - CONTROL

NCJ Number
11779
Author(s)
J H CHAPMAN
Date Published
1972
Length
247 pages
Annotation
THE CONTROL FIELD, JUVENILE PROCESSING, COMMUNITY REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS, AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT.
Abstract
THIS VOLUME DEALS WITH FIVE DISTINCT AREAS TO WHICH THE TITLE OF CONTROL IS CUSTOMARILY ATTACHED. THE INTIAL PAGES PRESENT WORKING DEFINITIONS AND PRINCIPLES, AND ANALYTICAL AND THEORETICAL POSITIONS. ALSO DISCUSSED ARE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROL PROGRAMS, AND PLANNING TOOLS IN THE FIELD OF PREVENTION. SECTION TWO EXAMINES LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT, INTAKE, SHELTER, DETENTION, EVALUATION, CASE PREPARATION, AND JUDICIAL ELEMENTS. THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL CONSIDERS PROBATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY COUNSELING, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. CHAPTER FOUR FOCUSES ON INTENSIVE PROBATION, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, THERAPY, AND AFTERCARE. THE CONCLUDING SECTION DISCUSSES INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS, AND ADDRESSES ATTENTION TO PRESENT AND PROPOSED REHABILITATION FACILITIES. THIS PUBLICATION CONTAINS AN ANNOTATED CONTENTS, A SUBJECT INDEX, AND INDIVIDUAL REFERENCES AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER. STATISTICAL CHARTS AND TABLES INDICATE THE NAMES, LOCATION, AND CAPACITY OF GROUP HOMES IN KANSAS IN 1971, AND INCLUDE A 1970 KBI REPORT BY OFFENSE AND AGE. SEE NCJ-11778 AND 11780.