RHETORIC AND REALITY IN THE REFORM OF JUVENILE JUSTICE POLICY |
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| Authors: | Bruce Bullington Daniel Katkin Drew Hyman |
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| Institution: | BRUCE BULLINGTON is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the Pennsylvania State University. His research experience and academic interests lie in the areas of drug use and juvenile delinquency.;DANIEL KATKIN is Professor of Law and Chairman of the Program in Administration of Justice at the Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of a textbook about juvenile justice systems, and more recently of a book on the nature of criminal law.;DREW HYMAN is Associate Professor of Community Development at the Pennsylvania State University. His work focuses on public policy in human services and juvenile justice. In addition, he has research interests in consumer information and complaint handling systems. |
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| Abstract: | In the 1960s and 1970s dissatisfaction with the administration of juvenile justice led to a reform movement which advocated "diversion, deinstitutionalization," and the decriminalization of status offenses as strategies to reduce the harmfulness of official contacts. This paper argues not only that these reforms have not been successfully implemented, but also that the traditional system has been maintained and extended. Explanations for the failure of these reforms are offered and a new direction is suggested. |
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