NCJ Number
891
Date Published
1967
Length
33 pages
Annotation
LEGAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES INVOLVED IN TRANSFERRING AND COMMITTING CHILDREN IN PENAL INSTITUTIONS.
Abstract
LEGISLATIVE STATUTES, AND FEDERAL AND STATE COURT CASES ALLOWING DIRECT COMMITMENT AND TRANSFER OF YOUTH TO PENAL INSTITUTIONS ARE ANALYZED. LEGAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN TREATING OLDER AGGRESSIVE DELINQUENTS ARE DISCUSSED, AS ARE RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR PROVIDING PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS TO THE CRIMINAL LAW FOR YOUTH BEFORE INCARCERATION.