Citation

Emilio C. V. J. Crim. Justice 1975; 3(3): 223-236.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0047-2352(75)90068-9

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examines recidivism rates for juveniles in an affluent suburban area. It was designed to test the hypothesis that there is no correlation between type of disposition imposed on juveniles who come to the attention of the Court on delinquency charges and recidivism rates for these individuals. The study focuses on the recidivism of those youths who had been referred to the Court for the alleged commission of acts which would be classified as "criminal" in nature if committed by an adult. The findings of this study challenge traditional assumptions about disposition of cases and treatment of offenders.