Abstract
This seminar investigates factors that contribute to the prevention and control of juvenile crime and delinquency. It outlines suggestions and recommendations for the development of more effective policies and programmes for the prevention and control of juvenile crime and the treatment of young offenders.
Summary report of the seminar is attached.
Proceedings of a seminar held Canberra, 17-21 February 1975
Contents
- Introduction
- Youth in society
- Correctional programmes, attitude change and social control
- The role of community services and programmes in the prevention of juvenile delinquency
- The weakening of controls in the family unit
- Increased reliance on education
- Discussion groups
- Open forum
- Conclusions
- Appendix I
- List of participants