NCJ Number
80190
Journal
Journal of Applied Sciences Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Dated: (Fall/Winter 1979-1980) Pages: 57-76
Date Published
1980
Length
20 pages
Annotation
This article examines a variety of facets of the violent/serious juvenile offender problem.
Abstract
The study was prompted by the amount of public concern being generated over the problem of juvenile delinquency and particularly, the issue of youths who commit acts of violence and/or who are repeat offenders of serious crimes. To contribute to a more thorough understanding of the issue of violent juvenile delinquency, this article discusses the definition, theoretical considerations, scope, legislative reaction and policy implications. Regarding this final facet, i.e., policy implications, the most critical consideration of the violent juvenile offender problem is its impact on the delinquency system as a whole. It appears that the issue of violent juvenile delinquency has the potential for instigating a restrictive, regressive, inflexible, and oppressive approach toward juvenile delinquency in total, and negating progressive measures such as a deinstitutionalized, community-based facilities approach to providing juvenile services. One figure and about 30 references are given. (Author abstract modified)