YOUTH IN THE GAUNTLET

• NCJ Number: 5816
• Journal: Federal Probation Volume: 32 Issue: 4 Dated: (DECEMBER 1968) Pages: 21-25
• Author(s): G R WHEELER; H INSKEEP
• Date Published: 1968
• Length: 5 pages
• Corporate Author: Administrative Office of the United States Courts
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

DEBILITATING AND BRUTALIZING EFFECTS OF THE CURRENT YOUTH CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.

Abstract

THE GAP BETWEEN THE CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES OF PROBATION, DETENTION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION WORK CONTRARY TO THE REHABILITATION OF DELINQUENTS. THE LACK OF TREATMENT FACILITIES WITHIN THE SYSTEM STIFLE THE JUVENILE'S EFFORT TO ESCAPE THE STIGMA OF CRIMINALITY AS EVIDENCED BY THE CURRENT RATE OF RECIDIVISM.