Examined recidivism in male status offenders and delinquents released from a state training school in Wisconsin. The sample was derived from 1965 and 1967 correctional files. Subjects were followed for 10 years to determine whether they had a conviction for a felony as an adult. Found that considerable recidivism occurred among subjects. Policy…

Describes Project ADAPT, a drug treatment program for juvenile delinquents based on the Social Development Model which integrates knowledge of risk factors. Notes Project ADAPT combines behavioral skill training, supportive network development, and involvement in prosocial activities to facilitate community reentry of adolescents following…

Reviews literature on social skills training with delinquent populations, with specific considerations of six questions pertaining to research in the field. Concludes that there is lack of information on social skills training with young offenders in an outpatient setting. Discusses future directions for research. (Author/NB)

This paper explores: precipitating social conditions which might predispose an adolescent girl to deviant sexual activity; experiences which may initiate entrance into prostitution; and the treatment of sexual deviance in young girls by the Juvenile Justice System. (Author)

This paper examines Piaget's and Kohlberg's theories of moral development stages and environmental effects on behavior in relation to criminal responsibility in juveniles and the effectiveness of delinquent rehabilitation programs. (SJL)

Profiles of adolescent female offenders in the literature suggest that these women have unique needs. Descriptions of selected characteristics and assessment considerations were synthesized from relevant research. Recommendations are discussed that propose changing educational programming in order to meet the specific needs of these adolescents.…

Studied 43 youthful male offenders. Over 50% of subjects had antisocial, antiauthority values; did not know how to be anything other than criminal; had been subjected to physical, psychological, or sexual abuse; were members of minority group; and were gang members. Whites were less likely to be gang members; those who were tended to be Skinheads…

Examined impact of a youth placement program for male and female status offenders. Investigated self-concept changes in 46 adolescents placed in a youth group home for 12 months. Results showed that both males and females showed improvement in total self-esteem as measured by the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale. Suggests that such placement had a…