Dealing with Delinquents

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Originally published in 1961, when delinquency and its cure constituted one of the gravest problems facing modern society. The term 'delinquent' had a wide meaning, and the authors define its scope for the purposes of this book. They include all, juvenile or adult, whose attitude to society may lead them into breaking the law. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. 1. The Social Worker and the Delinquent 2. Theories about Delinquency 3. Diagnosing Delinquency 4. Approach to Treatment 5. The Essential Relationship 6. The Social Worker and the Family 7. The Delinquent and his Family 8. The Young Delinquent in School and Community 9. Authority and Permissiveness 10. The Social Worker's Feelings 11. Attitudes and Pressures 12. The Teacher and the Delinquent 13. The Delinquent and his Offence 14. Approach to the Delinquent 15. The Female Delinquent 16. Interviewing 17. Visiting the Home 18. Working with the Family 19. Recording, Assessing, and Understanding. Conclusion. Bibliography. Further Recommended Reading.