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HIDDEN DIMENSION - THE CIRCULAR INDEX - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY-BASED REEDUCATION PROGRAMS

NCJ Number
14940
Journal
Acta Criminologica Volume: 7 Dated: (JANUARY 1974) Pages: 133-168
Author(s)
D MARINEAU
Date Published
1974
Length
36 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF LIMITATIONS ON CLINICAL THEORIZING IN JUVENILE DELINQUENCY TREATMENT IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC, CANADA, AND SOME NEW APPROACHES TO BROADEN CASE ANALYSIS.
Abstract
THE 'CIRCULAR INDEX', A METHOD OF ORGANIZING INFORMATION ABOUT A PATIENT, IS DESCRIBED. IN THIS METHOD, ALL INFORMATION WHICH RELATES THE PATIENT TO A SYSTEM OR GROUP IN HIS FAMILY, NEIGHBORHOOD, OR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IS GATHERED TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, THE AUTHOR DESCRIBES HOW HE EXPLAINS HIS ANALYSIS TO A PATIENT TO ENCOURAGE HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE TREATMENT PROGRAM. FOLLOWING THE ARTICLE ARE ABSTRACTS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND RUSSIAN. --IN FRENCH