Citation

Abbott G. Am. J. Sociol. 1933; 38(6): 880-888.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1933, University of Chicago Press)

DOI

10.1086/216290

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The year 1932 saw better organization of relief resources and greatly increased expenditures-78 per cent in 1932 over 1931 for 124 cities. The plight of large numbers of homeless minors has become serious. Although the general trend of the infant mortality rate has continued downward, impairment of the health of many children through malnutrition is indicated. While total numbers show decline in juvenile delinquency, analysis of offenses suggests that conduct problem have become more serious. Child labor on the whole has shown a decrease for 1931; figures for 1932 are not yet available. Few legislative measures were passed during 1932 relating to other subject of social welfare than relief of unemployment and curtailment of expenditures.