Citation

Brown WK. Crim. Justice Behav. 1981; 8(4): 425-438.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/009385488100800403

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Delinquency evolves from the interplay of specific life experiences. It may also devolve in a similar manner. Yet few social scientists have studied the devolutionary aspect of delinquency. Instead, the major emphasis has remained concerned with continued deviance and pathology. This article attempts to offer a fresh, more positive perspective. It examines the life experiences involved in delinquency devolution for one former juvenile offender. The author argues for a less pathological perspective of human behavior. An alternative approach--"Positive Outcomes Research"--is presented.

Keywords: Juvenile justice

Language: en