Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, & Law

Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, & Law
ISBN-10
0314852980
ISBN-13
9780314852984
Category
Juvenile delinquency
Pages
606
Language
English
Published
1985
Authors
Larry J. Siegel, Joseph J. Senna

Description

New edition of a text that explores the most current theories on the causes of juvenile crime, the latest strategies being used to control it, and recent research studies and policy initiatives. Siegel (U. of Massachusetts) and Senna (Northeastern U.) discuss the concepts and theories of delinquency, environmental influences, juvenile justice advocacy, controlling juvenile offenders, and juvenile corrections. Boxed sections cover the most important legal cases that shape the system, Supreme Court cases, and important programs and policy initiatives that are now being used to help children in need. Each chapter begins with a real life story that illustrates a relevant personal dilemma. Includes 200-plus photos, tables, and charts. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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