The Delinquent Child And The Home: A Study Of The Delinquent Wards Of The Juvenile Court Of Chicago (1916)

By Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge and Edith Abbott

Book Overview

""The Delinquent Child And The Home: A Study Of The Delinquent Wards Of The Juvenile Court Of Chicago"" is a book written by Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive study of the juvenile justice system in Chicago, particularly the Juvenile Court, and its approach to dealing with delinquent children. Breckinridge examines the social and economic factors that contribute to delinquency, and the impact of institutionalization on children's development. She also explores the role of the family and the home environment in shaping a child's behavior and offers recommendations for improving the system. The book is based on extensive research and data collected over several years, including interviews with court officials, social workers, and families. Overall, ""The Delinquent Child And The Home"" offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by the juvenile justice system and the importance of addressing the root causes of delinquency.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164130862
• ISBN13: 9781164130864
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"