Boscoville - Evaluation of Its Effectiveness Through a Study of the Psychological Factors of Inmates Before and After Their Stay

• NCJ Number: 94075
• Journal: Canadian Journal of Criminology Volume: 23 Issue: 1 Dated: (January 1981) Pages: 27-41
• Author(s): M Bosse; M LeBlanc
• Date Published: 1981
• Length: 15 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program/Project Evaluation
• Language: French
• Country: Canada

Annotation

The authors present data on an evaluation of the impact of Boscoville on the personality of juvenile delinquents during and after treatment.

Abstract

The results indicate that Boscoville succeeds in accelerating personality development of these juveniles but they are found to regress slightly after their release from the institution. (Author abstract)