Abstract
Defective delinquent boys have difficulty in adjusting to life on the training school campus and often become frustrated in their attempts to compete with peers. This article describes a program developed for defective delinquents by the MacLaren School for Boys. Initially, ten boys were transferred from the training school campus to a group foster home, located on a com bination farm and ranch, which provided opportunities for learn ing a variety of vocational skills. A remedial teacher gave aca demic instruction and directed craft and occupational therapy programs. The boys continued to receive professional services and supervision from the MacLaren staff. Results indicate that defective delinquents are able to adjust more adequately to this type of setting than to that of the training school. Progress was evident in both personal and social adjustment.
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