Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Juvenile Corrections
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Overview
This text from Larry Siegel presents all of the theories, policies and issues of juvenile delinquency - in one affordable paperback. From the legacy of the nineteenth-century "child saving" movement to contemporary material on school shooters and bullies, from the unexpected legacy of divorce to teen courts, this text will help you get to the core - and core issues - of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice!Editorials
Booknews
This text presents theories, policies, and issues of juvenile delinquency, and addresses the nature and extent of delinquency, causes of delinquent behavior, and environmental influences. Material on juvenile justice touches on areas including the use of pretrial detention, waiver to adult court, and restorative justice programs. Boxed readings look at controversial issues, new research, Supreme Court cases, and major initiatives and programs. Learning features include chapter summaries, discussion questions, and key terms, plus b&w photos. The author is affiliated with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
January 1, 2013
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Pages
512
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781285067605