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FIRST OFFENDER - A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW

NCJ Number
3464
Author(s)
J A MORRIS
Date Published
1970
Length
214 pages
Annotation
DATA ON THE ROLE CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS CAN PLAY IN THE REDUCTION OF DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR THROUGH ATTITUDE CHANGE AND SELF-ADJUSTMENT.
Abstract
THE STORY OF THE FAMOUS ROYAL OAKS PROGRAM FOR REHABILITATING YOUNG OFFENDERS BY EMPLOYING JUDGE LEENHONTS CONCEPT OF INTRODUCING AN INSPIRATIONAL PERSONALITY INTO THE LIFE OF THE OFFENDER. THE VOLUNTEER SPONSORS ARE UNPAID, DEDICATED CITIZENS WHO MAINTAIN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE DELINQUENT.