Trends and Issues in the Deinstitutionalization of Youths in Trouble.

Lerman, Paul

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Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Trends and Issues in the Deinstitutionalization of Youths in Trouble.

Lerman, Paul

Crime and Delinquency, v26 n3 p281-98 Jul 1980

Summarizes trends and issues related to differential institutional handling of youths who are in trouble with the law or who could be if enforcement and judicial systems took note of their behavior. Categories of institutional handling of juveniles are discussed: juvenile correction, child welfare, and mental health. (Author)

Descriptors: Child Welfare, Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Trend Analysis, Youth

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Language: English

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