Citation

Bond-Maupin LJ, Maupin JR. J. Crim. Justice 1998; 26(5): 373-384.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

The processing of juveniles through the juvenile justice system of a jurisdiction encompassing two rural counties in New Mexico where the numerical majority of the population is Hispanic/Mexican American was examined. The official records of 591 juveniles referred to the Juvenile Probation and Parole Office were analyzed and interviews with all Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers (JPPOs) assigned to this jurisdiction were conducted. The results suggest that (1) juveniles are subject to considerable police surveillance; (2) this rural community relies extensively on formal social control; and (3) the diversity, rather than homogeneity, of this rural community affects the decision making of its juvenile justice professionals. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Criminal Justice, 1998. Copyright © 1998 by Elsevier Science)

Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Violence
Hispanic Crime
Hispanic Offender
Hispanic Juvenile
Hispanic Violence
Rural Youth
Racial Factors
Juvenile Justice System
Correctional Decision Making
New Mexico
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