Children on Trial

Shows the British program set up to combat juvenile delinquency. Emphasizes the work of the Approved Schools by dramatizing the experiences of several boys and a girl whose backgrounds cause them to get into trouble., could be...?British Information Services 1946 Sound 62 Minutes Produced by British Information Services Synopsis: Tells the story of two boys and a girl, repeat offenders, who are sent to approved schools for the rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents. Re- sentful and uncooperative at first, they finally realize that they are being given a fresh start in life and decide to take advantage of the opportunities offered. Shows the activity programs of the approved schools and the sympa- thetic, understanding treatment given the children by the teachers. The film gives an interesting picture of institutional care of delinquents in England. Suggested Audiences: Staffs of training schools, schools for mentally deficient children; mental hospitals and other institutions which have certain admin- istrative and organizational problems in common; truant officers; social workers; teachers and others who deal with recalcitrant youngsters. Television Information: Not available as of March, 1952. For subsequent information please write to Mr. Lester Schoenfeld, British Information Services, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N. Y.