NCJ Number
118725
Journal
Community Alternatives: International Journal of Family Care Volume: 1 Issue: 1 Dated: (Spring 1989) Pages: 99-108
Date Published
1989
Length
10 pages
Annotation
Juveniles who have committed property-related or substance abuse offenses are often sentenced to community service as a condition of probation.
Abstract
This report reviews the law regarding community service for juveniles in California, discusses the philosophy of the project and its operation, and reports on the program's impact on its clients. It illustrates the utility of court mandated community service for juvenile gang offenders. 2 tables and 13 references. (Author abstract modified)