Title

RECLAIM Ohio: A politically viable alternative to treating youthful felony offenders

Authors

Authors

M. M. Moon; B. K. Applegate;E. J. Latessa

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Crime Delinq.

Keywords

JUVENILE-COURT; Criminology & Penology

Abstract

In recent decades, juvenile justice policy has become more conservative. The implementation of various ''get tough'' strategies has contributed to an increasing juvenile correctional population. Despite this nationwide trend however; this movement is not completely dominant. This article examines the pilot phase of a new program, RECLAIM Ohio (or Reasoned and Equitable Community and Local Alternatives to the Incarceration of Miners), which seeks to reduce juvenile commitments to institutions and to increase the use of community-based alternatives. The results indicate some initial success in meeting these goals. The program's ability to address both liberal and conservative ideology may be the key to its long-term success.

Journal Title

Crime & Delinquency

Volume

43

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-1997

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

438

Last Page

456

WOS Identifier

WOS:A1997XW13400003

ISSN

0011-1287

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