NCJ Number
39905
Date Published
1977
Length
34 pages
Annotation
REVIEW OF A PROJECT THAT APPLIED A FAMILY COUNSELING AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS APPROACH TO WORKING WITH DELINQUENT AND PREDELINQUENT YOUTH, PROVIDING A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUTH WHO ENCOUNTER THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Abstract
SINCE THE PROJECT'S INCEPTION IN JANUARY 1976, IT HAS RECEIVED SELF, SCHOOL, POLICE, AND PROBATION REFERRALS. ONE OF ITS GOALS WAS TO AVOID NEGATIVE LABELING OF YOUTH WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM. THE PROJECT WAS ALSO DESIGNED TO DEMONSTRATE INTERAGENCY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION. PRESENTED IN THE REPORT IS INFORMATION ON THE STAFF, THE CLIENT POPULATION SERVED, COST ANALYSIS, AND FEEDBACK ON THE PROJECT. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)