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Peer reviewedLoughran, Edward J. – Social Justice, 1997
Traces the development and history of reform of the Massachusetts State Department of Human Services, which departed abruptly from a tradition of institutionalizing young offenders. The Massachusetts approach demonstrates the elements of successful intervention with young offenders through intensive services, community-based programs, small case…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions, Crime, Human Services
