WHY CHILDREN ARE IN JAIL AND HOW TO KEEP THEM OUT

• NCJ Number: 881
• Author(s): J J DOWNEY
• Date Published: 1970
• Length: 8 pages
• Corporate Author: US Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare
• Publication Format: Document
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

REASONS FOR DETENTION OF CHILDREN IN JAILS AND SUGGESTIONS TO THE LAW AND COURTS TO KEEP THEM OUT.

Abstract

CHILDREN DO NOT BELONG IN JAIL SINCE IT IS MORALLY AND EMOTIONALLY HARMFUL TO THEM. POLICIES ARE NEEDED TO PROHIBIT JAILING CHILDREN, TO HAVE A COURT INTAKE OFFICER AVAILABLE ON A 24-HOUR BASIS, TO RELEASE CHILDREN TO FAMILIES, AND TO TAKE A CHILD INTO CUSTODY ONLY WHEN NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE CHILD. MORE SHELTER HOMES AND 48-HOUR HOLDOVER FACILITIES ARE NEEDED TO REPLACE DETENTION HOMES.