OKLAHOMA - STATEWIDE SYSTEMS MODEL FOR DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

• NCJ Number: 2409
• Author(s): ANON
• Date Published: Unknown
• Length: 76 pages
• Corporate Author: Oklahoma Dept of Institutions
• Publication Format: Document
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A REDUCTION IN FORMAL ADJUDICATIONS OF DELINQUENTS IN OKLAHOMA THROUGH AN INTERAGENCY APPROACH.

Abstract

THIS APPROACH INCLUDES INTEGRATED STAFFING AND FUNDING, AND A COORDINATED FOCUS ON THE PROBLEMS RELATING TO DELINQUENCY. A SYSTEMS MODEL, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SUPPORT, MEASURE THE VIABILITY OF VARIOUS COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE CONCEPTS IN DIVERTING YOUTHS, AND EVALUATE POTENTIAL FOR IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS IS PRODUCED. THE PROJECT EXPLORES WAYS AND MEANS FOR INCREASING OPTIONS FOR DELINQUENT AND POTENTIALLY DELINQUENT YOUTHS AND THEIR FAMILIES. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)