NCJ Number
37113
Journal
Journal of Criminal Justice Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Dated: (SUMMER 1976) Pages: 109-121
Date Published
1976
Length
13 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE IN SWEDEN, ESPECIALLY AS IT RELATES TO THE IDEA OF DIVERTING JUVENILES FROM THE OFFICIAL SANCTIONING PROCESS.
Abstract
THE ARTICLE INCLUDES A SUMMARY OF CHILD WELFARE BOARD LEGISLATION AND ITS CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE, A DESCRIPTION OF THE DISPOSITION PROCESS AND ITS MAIN ACTORS AND DECISION POINTS - POLICE, PROSECUTOR, CHILD WELFARE BOARD AND WORKERS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, TRAINING SCHOOLS, AND PRISONS - AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)