Citation

Berman N. Am. J. Sociol. 1937; 42(5): 682-692.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1937, University of Chicago Press)

DOI

10.1086/217544

PMID

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Abstract

In 1935 the Soviet government brought about a drastic reorganization in the handling of the young offender. These involved the abandonment of the juvenile courts (commission), stricter legal approach to the delinquent and his parents, and the demand upon local Soviets, communist organizations, trade unions, and children's workers of all sorts to "tighten up" in the drive against homelessness and delinquency among children. No more is the delinquent regarded as a victim of social conditions, for general progress has removed those contributing factors. Responsibility for the delinquent is now placed upon the failure of the adults to meet his needs.