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Juvenile delinquency -- New Zealand Books
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New Zealand. Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents
Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents
"Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents" is an inquiry report published in 1954. Known as the Mazengarb Report, it investigated youth sexual behavior in New Zealand following a teenage girl's confession about a "Milk Bar Gang." The committee delivered twenty-seven conclusions and twenty recommendations addressing sexual immorality, censorship, parenting, and social welfare. Distributed to every household nationwide, it remains a defining example of moral panic in 1950s New Zealand society.
R. M. (Ronald Macmillan) Algie
Report of the Juvenile Delinquency Committee
"Report of the Juvenile Delinquency Committee" by R. M. Algie is a governmental report produced in the mid-20th century. This scientific publication stems from a Special Select Committee formed by the New Zealand House of Representatives to evaluate juvenile delinquency, particularly in relation to earlier recommendations made by the Mazengarb Committee. The report addresses the social issue of moral delinquency among children and adolescents. The content of the report is a thorough examination of legislative measures concerning juvenile delinquency, detailing the effectiveness of laws, administrative procedures, and recommendations for improvement. The Committee analyzed factors contributing to the increase in misconduct among adolescents, emphasizing the need for continual expert investigation into the causes of delinquency. Among its findings, the report proposes the enhancement of child welfare services, improved cooperation between various government departments, and the importance of parental education to better address the roots of juvenile delinquency. It also discusses the role of media and publications in shaping behaviors, ultimately aiming to foster a more supportive environment for youth to prevent and mitigate social issues surrounding delinquency.
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