NCJ Number
25543
Journal
American Criminal Law Review Volume: 12 Issue: 1 Dated: (SUMMER 1974) Pages: 61-101
Date Published
1974
Length
41 pages
Annotation
EXAMINATION OF THE NEW JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN SCOTLAND, REVIEW OF ITS SHORT HISTORY, AND DISCUSSION OF ITS RELEVANCE FOR THE UNITED STATES.
Abstract
THE NEW STRUCTURE OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM ESTABLISHED IN SCOTLAND BY THE SOCIAL WORK ACT 1968 WHICH UTILIZES REPORTS, FAMILY HEARINGS AND TREATMENT THROUGH SOCIAL DEPARTMENT SERVICES TO AVOID COURT DISPOSITION OF CASES IS EXPLAINED. POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF PRIVACY AND DUE PROCESS RIGHTS OF JUVENILES IN THE UNITED STATES IF THE SCOTTISH SYSTEM IS TO BE IMPLEMENTED ARE DISCUSSED.