NCJ Number
91874
Journal
American Journal of Community Psychology Volume: 10 Issue: 6 Dated: (1982) Pages: 705-721
Date Published
1982
Length
17 pages
Annotation
The impact of a new state juvenile code on the processing youth through one court locale was examined using an interrupted time-series design.
Abstract
The intent of the new code was to limit penetration of youth into the juvenile justice system. This locale, however, showed an increased number of youth going to court despite no increase in the number of youth arrested. The importance of this paradoxical effect for local juvenile justice planners and court officials is discussed briefly. (Author abstract)