Paradoxical Effect of a Juvenile Code Change in Virginia

• NCJ Number: 91874
• Journal: American Journal of Community Psychology Volume: 10 Issue: 6 Dated: (1982) Pages: 705-721
• Author(s): E P Mulvey; A Hicks
• Date Published: 1982
• Length: 17 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Paper based on research presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Montreal, Quebec 1980.

Annotation

The impact of a new state juvenile code on the processing youth through one court locale was examined using an interrupted time-series design.

Abstract

The intent of the new code was to limit penetration of youth into the juvenile justice system. This locale, however, showed an increased number of youth going to court despite no increase in the number of youth arrested. The importance of this paradoxical effect for local juvenile justice planners and court officials is discussed briefly. (Author abstract)