NCJ Number
3486
Date Published
1972
Length
124 pages
Annotation
SURVEY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE OR FOUND TO BE DELINQUENT OR IN NEED OF SUPERVISION.
Abstract
JUVENILE DELINQUENTS AND CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION CAN BE PLACED IN TRAINING SCHOOLS, VOLUNTARY CHILD- CARE AGENCIES, CITY SHELTERS, AND FOSTER HOMES. TREATMENT RESOURCES FOR MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS AND STATE SCHOOLS WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE RETARDED. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED.