Citation

Klein MW. Crim. Justice Behav. 1986; 13(1): 47-79.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854886013001004

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Propositions endemic to labeling theory, and variables particularly relevant to these propositions, are combined into a guiding paradigm. Components of this labeling paradigm are then tested in an experimentally controlled police diversion project in which juvenile offenders of mid-range seriousness are randomly assigned to release, community treatment, and court petition conditions.

RESULTS provide support for some labeling propositions but not others, and are seen as specifying some of the variables that delimit the policy implications of labeling theory.

Keywords: Juvenile justice

Language: en