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Secure Accommodation for Very Difficult Adolescents: Some Recent Research Findings

NCJ Number
125909
Journal
Journal of Adolescence Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Dated: (September 1990) Pages: 205-216
Author(s)
R Bullock; K Hosie; M Little; S Millham
Date Published
1990
Length
12 pages
Annotation
The appropriate use of secure accommodation for very difficult adolescents continues to cause concern.
Abstract
Research in the 1970s highlighted the variety of young people admitted to secure units and the difficulties of fashioning treatment programmes. As a result, gate-keeping and admission criteria have been tightened. Recent research has further clarified the needs and problems of young people in secure units and has highlighted the relationship between provision offered in child care, penal, and health services. New research findings, particularly those arising out of studies of young people in Youth Treatment Centres, are discussed in the light of these issues. 2 tables and 34 references. (Author abstract)