NCJ Number
79704
Journal
Crime and Delinquency Volume: 27 Issue: 4 Dated: (October 1981) Pages: 534-543
Date Published
1981
Length
10 pages
Annotation
A study of inmates' behavior in six coeducational training schools of a southeastern state found high rates of victimization and personal intimidation of white youths by more dominant and aggressive black residents. However, the level of victimization or inmate violence in these six training schools was not comparable to what has been reported in studies carried out in other states. Even so, the nature of the institutional life reported by residents and staff suggests that the policy of incarcerating juvenile offenders in large correctional centers is of questionable value.
Abstract
The victimization of confined juvenile offenders by their peers focuses attention on the problems of individual adjustment and coping in large correctional settings. (Author abstract)