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Peer reviewedSpergel, Irving A.; And Others – Crime and Delinquency, 1982
Evaluates an Illinois statewide program to remove status offenders from detention. Found substantially fewer youths were referred to detention but more youths than expected were classified as detainable and subjected to court and agency processing. Suggest this may be due to organizational self-interest and the weakness of community structure.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Community Support, Delinquency
