NCJ Number
4718
Date Published
1972
Length
32 pages
Annotation
SUMMARIZATION OF PRINCIPLES FOR A NATIONAL STATEGY OF DELINQUENCY REDUCTION AND CONTROL THROUGH THE PROCESS OF INSTITUTIONAL REFORM.
Abstract
DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR HAS AS ITS MOST GENERAL CAUSE THE EXCLUSION OF THE YOUNG FROM SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE, RESPONSIBLE AND THEREFORE PERSONALLY GRATIFYING ROLES. IN ORDER FOR SIGNIFICANT INSTITUTIONS, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE REWARDING ROLES FOR THE YOUNG, THE INSTITUTIONS MUST CHANGE.