Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI): the New Jersey case

Journal title SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI
Author/s Teresa Carlone
Publishing Year 2015 Issue 2015/2
Language English Pages 11 P. 111-121 File size 94 KB
DOI 10.3280/SISS2015-002008
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The article aims to describe the rationale and the impact of the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) programs in decreasing the inmate juvenile population in New Jersey, which is considered a "Model State" in implementing this government initiative. Through the words of some juvenile justice professionals, this article intends to analyze the results achieved and to assess the next steps that need to be implemented in order to ensure every juvenile a fair and rehabilitationoriented process

Keywords: JDAI, juvenile detention, de-institutionalization, rehabilitate juvenile programs, juvenile punishment

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Teresa Carlone, Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI): the New Jersey case in "SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI" 2/2015, pp 111-121, DOI: 10.3280/SISS2015-002008