A powerful re-enactment of a case story from the files of a Los Angeles Youth Service Agency. Shows how a group worker attempts to reach a gang of boys who are headed for delinquency; he plans a preventative action and shows how he attempts to carry out the plans.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001419
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Juvenile delinquency - Prevention
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Juvenile delinquents
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social case work with youth
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social work with juvenile delinquents
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social work with youth
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Youth centers
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Youth centers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth - Conduct of life
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth - Counseling of
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth - Conduct of life
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth - Counseling of
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth centers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)