Priority Prosecution of Juveniles in Philadelphia.

Weiner, Neil Alan

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ERIC Number: EJ492332

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Publication Date: 1993

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Priority Prosecution of Juveniles in Philadelphia.

Weiner, Neil Alan

National Institute of Justice Journal, n227 p29-31 Nov 1993

Discusses a study on how Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) approached intervening with criminal youth to halt or reduce their criminal activities before these activities become entrenched. This approach emphasizes quick case turnaround and harsh sanctions for youths who are serious habitual offenders. (GLR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Caseworker Approach, Change Strategies, Crime Prevention, Evaluation Methods, Intervention, Prevention, Recidivism, Rehabilitation, Selection, Urban Youth

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)

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