Blind faith and the juvenile justice system: A response to binder

Scott H. Decker

doi:10.1016/0047-2352(87)90049-3

Blind faith and the juvenile justice system: A response to binder

Scott H. Decker

Arizona State University

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Abstract

This response to Arnold Binder's critique of my 1985 article, "A Systemic Analysis of Diversion: Net Widening and Beyond," affirms the validity of that study. Binder seems to be concerned that criticism of diversion programs is equivalent to calling for their abolition. My position is that empirical assessment of these programs is necessary to evaluate not only their manifest consequences, but also their latent effects, including net-widening. Findings indicating that some programs do not meet their stated objectives or have effects contrary to those objectives need to be taken seriously.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	261-263
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Criminal Justice
Volume	15
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0047-2352(87)90049-3
State	Published - 1987

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Social Psychology
Applied Psychology
Sociology and Political Science
Law

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