The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-28
Juvenile Delinquents
 Yearning For Outlets
Former Probation Charges Little DynamOs" Reports
 Volunteer Director Group of 95 Clicking Nicely

that Mir. Wallace had been working with the boys for the past three months, today paid high tribute tt the success which the director hai had. Acting without compensation he has turned. the activities o these youngsters into profitable she said.
 Submits Report { In his report, Mir. Wallace regrets the lack of real outlets for thu abundant energy possessed by thes' lads. He expresses the desire tha many more adults join in boy guid ance work. t-ft
 His report follows:
 Miss Kathleen Crowley
 Probation Officer tr'.,- a.n City Of Waterbury,
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Dear Miss Crowley:-
 herewith submit a report of my. activities with the group of probationers which you as- signed to me four months ago.
 It is impossible for me to go into detail in a letter describ- ing the every move of these boys during the period in which they were under my sur veillance. They were, indeed, a wiry, restless, lot of youngsters. It would be wonderful to be able to provide an outlet for all that pent-up emotion, if 1t could be directed in the right channels. What great field for some agency other than an individual to work; and what results could be shown.
 Here are the youngsters who need the attention that is being wasted in Boys Work" agen- cies. The need is for more than a spacious hall and a supervis-, or. Here were 95 outstanding mischief-makers, each one dynamo of energy in himself, who could be made into an asset both to his home and the community, if the equipment for doing things worth while were at hand.
 These boys could play and play. could not provide games of skill, strength, and quick thinking fast enough for them. Eighty-five percent of this group showed great interest in every activity provided for them. About ten percent showed a low rate of intelli- gence in comparison with the rest of their gang" Leader ship qualities were confined to about three percent; while the remaining two percent ap- peared to have better than good home environment and training, but still at loss to nd his definite liking in the line of endeavor which might make" him.
 In interviewing each of these boys during our association, l noted the very good impression which their "contact" with Miss Crowley has made on them. It is too bad that the public doesn't really know just what great work and what in- valuable assistance you are to these lads who. through no fault of their own. have fallen into trouble.
 feel that outside of the regular organizations in our communities helping the young of today, there is room for many more. Efficient work with handicapped children requires the closest cooperation and coordination of all forms of social agencies in the commun- ity.
 In every community there are a number of high type men and women who can be utilized in the follow up treat ment of these handicapped children. When crime is at the height, it is in this country at present, we can't lend enough support to your work.
 One thought | will carry on my mind and also try to ex- press and talk about whenever given the opportunity will be that "in every community there are children who, be- cause of environment, mental and physical conditions. are in need of special attentions" Thanking you once again for the permission you granted me. for I enjoyed it very much, and hoping I can put this experi- ence with group of Water bury boys to some advantage, Sincerely Yours,
 (Signed) P. J. Wallace.