LE3 .A278 1962

1962

Ashby, A.C.

Acadia University

Master of Social Work

Masters

Social Work

Maritime School of Social Work

This thesis is based on a study of 163 juvenile delinquents from Halifax County who were on the after-care service of the Nova Scotia Department of Public Welfare from January 1, 1955 to December 31, 1961. It was part of a group study carried out by the second year students of the Maritime School of Social Work. Primary data were obtained through a research schedule and were gathered by the group as a whole from the case records of the Halifax Regional Office. Secondary data consisted of bibliographical material. Statistical and case study methods were used in analysing and presenting the data. This particular study was concerned with the influence of family mobility on delinquency. Environmental factors leading to delinquency were studied in relation to mobility. The patterns of mobility and rural and urban factors were also considered. Instability of family life was found to be present to a greater extent in the migratory families than in the non-migratory families, the greatest degree being found among the group having the greatest number of moves. The incidence of recidivism was found to be greater among migrant families than among non-migrant families with the greatest incidence being among the group having the greatest number of moves. It was concluded that an overall goal in the prevention of delinquency should be the strengthening of family life. A preventive program should emphasize early treatment. Also, it is recommended that the school assume a major responsibility in the area of the prevention of delinquency.

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