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Preventing Juvenile Delinquency in Taiwan

NCJ Number
103377
Journal
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Dated: (Winter 1986) Pages: 205-213
Author(s)
L J Jan
Date Published
1986
Length
9 pages
Annotation
The people and government of Taiwan have made special efforts to curb the increasing juvenile delinquency of recent years.
Abstract
This report provides the most current statistics concerning juvenile delinquency, and describes the prevention programs administered by the different branches of the government and other organizations. Based on cultural tradition, the programs are mostly primary prevention directed at the general population and focus on improving family relationships. (Publisher abstract)