NCJ Number
15861
Journal
British Journal of Criminology Volume: 14 Issue: 4 Dated: (OCTOBER 1974) Pages: 318-335
Date Published
1974
Length
18 pages
Annotation
RESULTS OF STUDY TO GET PERSPECTIVES OF RESIDENTS OF A BORSTAL SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
Abstract
THE RESIDENTS CONSIDERED THE SCHOOL AS A PLACE FOR OFFENDERS. INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED DEALT WITH PROBLEMS SUCH AS PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL, IMPACT OF THE SCHOOL, GAINING RELEASE, AND ADAPTATION. THE AUTHOR CONCLUDES THAT NO MATTER HOW ELABORATE SERVICES PROVIDED BY A SCHOOL ARE, IT CAN NOT PRODUCE RELEATIONSHIPS SIMILAR TO HOME.