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Hurst, Hunter, Ed.; And Others – Today's Delinquent, 1987
This volume deals with the issue of schools and delinquency and contains three major articles. "American Education: American Delinquency" (Gary D. Gottfredson) reviews the documentation for the successes and failures of American education as it has import for the generation and/or control of law violations of youth. It explains how families,…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, School Role
Greene, Claire – Today's Education, 1974
Descriptors: Attitudes, Correctional Education, Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention
Peer reviewedGlazer, Nathan – Public Interest, 1979
The problem of graffiti on New York's subway trains is examined. Deterrence and "therapy" approaches to reduce graffiti writing are suggested. (MC)
Descriptors: Delinquency Prevention, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Safety, Security Personnel
Reeves, David E. – American School and University, 1972
Descriptors: Delinquency Prevention, Electronic Control, Fire Protection, Security
Cottle, William C. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1972
The study demonstrated that it is possible to use a standardized inventory to identify and work with both potential male and female delinquents in order to prevent delinquency. (Author)
Descriptors: Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention, Identification, Junior High School Students
Direct linkDavis, Carla P. – Crime & Delinquency, 2007
Through fieldwork and in-depth interviews examining the careers of adolescent girls in the juvenile justice system, this article reveals some of the interaction processes by which challenges to parental authority may facilitate contact, entry, and movement through the system. Parents or guardians act as informal agents of control until a breakdown…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Females, Delinquency Prevention, Courts
Bradley, Elizabeth H. – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2007
In communities all over the United States, issues of mistrust, anger, harassment, and bias often accompany the task of cultures learning to live together, and Lewiston, Maine, is no exception. Lewiston High School has recognized the potential conflict and addressed it in a forthright manner. The students have helped lead the way. This article…
Descriptors: Student Leadership, Cultural Pluralism, Case Studies, Sensitivity Training
Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1992
Text of a hearing on the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 regarding the provision of services to girls within the juvenile justice system is presented in this document. Opening statements are presented by Committee Chair Representative Matthew G. Martinez and Representative Bill Barrett. Testimony…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency Prevention, Federal Legislation, Females
KVARACEUS, WILLIAM C.
A COMMUNITY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT AND CONTROL JUVENILE DELINQUENCY ONLY IF THE FOLLOWING ARE OPERATIVE--A POSITIVE COMMUNITY ATTITUDE, A KNOWLEDGE OF THE DELINQUENCY PHENOMENON, EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREDELINQUENT AND DELINQUENT, EARLY REFERRAL FOR STUDY AND DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT THROUGH COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Community Cooperation, Delinquency Prevention, Measurement
Daniels, Lincoln – 1968
This annotated bibliography covers the following aspects of juvenile delinquency: (1) theories about delinquent behavior, (2) identification of potential delinquents, (3) delinquent gangs, (4) various programs for the control and prevention of juvenile delinquents, and (5) an analysis of such programs. Sources included represent a selection of…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Delinquency, Delinquency Causes, Delinquency Prevention
Slaybaugh, David J.; Koneval, Virginia L. – 1970
This paper reports the results of a school vandalism survey made in school districts having populations of 6,000 or more. The report indicates what types of vandalism are most prevalent, which districts are hit hardest, and what parts of the school are most often attacked. The survey recognized four aspects of vandalism: (1) glass breakage; (2)…
Descriptors: Costs, Delinquency Prevention, Fire Insurance, School Surveys
Modern Schools, 1974
An ultrasonic detection and alarm system protects Hasbrouck Heights High School, New Jersey, from unauthorized entry. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Delinquency Prevention, Electronic Equipment, High Schools, School Vandalism
Peer reviewedPoorkaj, Houshang; Bockelman, Cynthia – Sociology and Social Research, 1973
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Programs, Delinquency Causes, Delinquency Prevention
Nation's Schools, 1972
Descriptors: Costs, Delinquency Prevention, Library Equipment, School Administration
Peer reviewedParker, Harold K.; Masuda, Richard – NASSP Bulletin, 1971
Special schools, established to prevent problem youth from leading unproductive and useless lives, are discussed. (CK)
Descriptors: Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention, Educational Objectives, Educational Programs
