Juvenile Crime: Opposing Viewpoints

School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-This volume covers the many sides of the causes of juvenile crime, the treatment of offenders, preventing crime, and ways to improve the U.S. juvenile justice system. Readers are exposed to a variety of opinions, from "Juvenile Offenders Should Be Eligible for the Death Penalty" to "Helping Juvenile Offenders Avoid Incarceration Can Reduce Crime." Students assigned position papers or research projects will find this resource useful.-Marcie Mann, Lafayette Jr. Sr. High School, NY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.