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Author New Zealand. Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents
Contributor Mazengarb, O. C. (Oswald Chettle), 1890-1963
Title Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents
Alternate Title The Mazengarb Report (1954)
Note Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents" is a governmental report produced in the mid-20th century that addresses the pressing issue of juvenile moral misconduct in New Zealand. The document explores a range of factors contributing to this concerning trend, including societal influences, familial settings, and the availability of relatable statistics on delinquency. It particularly highlights incidents of sexual misconduct among youths and aims to identify solutions to foster improved moral standards within the community. The opening portion of the report introduces the committee's work, outlining the initial concerns raised by sensational press coverage of juvenile misconduct. It details alarming reports from Lower Hutt regarding indecent assaults by youths, leading to heightened public anxiety. The committee emphasizes the necessity for a comprehensive examination of the circumstances surrounding moral delinquency, revealing a shared concern among various community members. This section sets a sobering tone, showcasing the breadth of issues at play while laying the groundwork for further investigation into the causes of such behavior among children and adolescents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Youth -- Sexual behavior -- New Zealand
Subject Juvenile delinquency -- New Zealand
Category Text
EBook-No. 14760
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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