What are the major problems facing juvenile corrections at the end of the 20th century and which of these problems continue today? What is considered to be the "cutting edge" of juvenile justice interventions?
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- Overcrowding in juvenile detention facilities - Lack of effective rehabilitation programs - High rates of recidivism - Inadequate mental health and substance abuse treatment - Poor educational opportunities within correctional settings - Issues of staff training Show more…
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