Curfew laws have been instituted in cities across the United States in an attempt to control the rise in juvenile crime. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a curfew law for Baltimore City based on interviews with city officials and concludes that the law in its present form will not bring about any significant change in the rate of…

Evaluates a program designed to improve self-esteem in adolescents. Used commercial movies about teenagers to enhance adolescents' interest and understanding of their world. Findings indicated significant increases in measures of self concept, self satisfaction, family self, and social self over the course of the program. (RJM)

Presents data regarding an approach to delinquency rehabilitation involving 24-hour residential care, various types of counseling, and individualized instruction within the adolescent's community. (Author/DB)