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Download full textYoung, Thomas M.; Pappenfort, Donnel M. – 1977
The study shows that thoughtful communities can and have developed viable alternatives to detention for children in trouble--alternatives that are more humane than secure detention and present minimal risk to the community. The study's four program formats (residential and nonresidential) were roughly equal in their ability to keep both alleged…
Descriptors: Delinquency Prevention, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Evaluation Methods, Foster Homes
