Task Force report: juvenile delinquency and youth crime
Subtitle: report on juvenile justice, and consultants' papers.
Publisher: For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.
Published: 1967
Place of publication: [Washington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 428
Subjects: Juvenile delinquency -- United States.; Juvenile courts -- United States.; Juvenile justice, Administration of -- United States.
Other titles: Juvenile delinquency and youth crime.
Description: A socio-economic analysis of juvenile delinquency that is critical of society's approach to juvenile crime responds with recommendations and principles for change. Efforts to modernize the juvenile court system and the general attitude of the public sector toward youth crime are discussed. To teach the youthful offenders involvement in community life, the public and private sectors of the population must respond to youthful needs. Emphasis is placed on the following areas for changes in attitude and approach of responsible individuals - public officials, community and social agencies, teachers, and potential employers. Greatest emphasis is placed on juvenile justice system personnel ranging from the police to the judge. The Gault decision is discussed as a viable vehicle for giving perspective to future programs and priorities. That a revitalized juvenile court system is needed is a logical conclusion.
Notes: Includes bibliographies.