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
Teresa Carlone (2015). Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI): the New Jersey case. SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI, 2, 111-121 [10.3280/SISS2015-002008].
Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI): the New Jersey case
Teresa Carlone
2015
Abstract
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 processI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
