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Delinquency Control Programs in the Community in Japan

NCJ Number
81836
Journal
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Dated: (Winter 1981) Pages: 169-178
Author(s)
M Yokoyama
Date Published
1981
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This paper examines the various means by which the Japanese, and especially the residents of Kawasaki, work to prevent juvenile delinquency.
Abstract
Through a combination of activities that involve the neighborhood, the school, the Juvenile Guidance Center, the police and through special delinquency control programs juveniles are guided away from delinquency. (Author abstract)

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