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YOUTH IN THE GAUNTLET

NCJ Number
5816
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 32 Issue: 4 Dated: (DECEMBER 1968) Pages: 21-25
Author(s)
G R WHEELER; H INSKEEP
Date Published
1968
Length
5 pages
Annotation
DEBILITATING AND BRUTALIZING EFFECTS OF THE CURRENT YOUTH CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
Abstract
THE GAP BETWEEN THE CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES OF PROBATION, DETENTION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION WORK CONTRARY TO THE REHABILITATION OF DELINQUENTS. THE LACK OF TREATMENT FACILITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM STIFLE THE JUVENILE'S EFFORT TO ESCAPE THE STIGMA OF CRIMINALITY AS EVIDENCED BY THE CURRENT RATE OF RECIDIVISM.