Juvenile Justice: An Introduction

Juvenile Justice: An Introduction
ISBN-10
1317534581
ISBN-13
9781317534587
Series
Juvenile Justice
Category
Social Science
Pages
496
Language
English
Published
2015-02-20
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Steven P. Lab, John T. Whitehead

Description

Juvenile Justice: An Introduction, 8th edition, presents a comprehensive picture of juvenile offending, delinquency theories, and how juvenile justice actors and agencies react to delinquency. It covers the history and development of the juvenile justice system and the unique issues related to juveniles, offering evidence-based suggestions for successful interventions and treatment and examining the new balance model of juvenile court. This new edition not only includes the latest available statistics on juvenile crime and victimization, drug use, court processing, and corrections, but provides insightful analysis of recent developments, such as those related to the use of probation supervision fees; responses to gangs and cyber bullying; implementing the deterrence model (Project Hope); the possible impact of drug legalization; the school-to-prison pipeline; the extent of victimization and mental illness in institutions; and implications of major court decisions regarding juveniles, such as Life Without Parole (LWOP) for juveniles. Each chapter enhances student understanding with Key Terms, a "What You Need to Know" section highlighting important points, and Discussion Questions. Links at key points in the text show students where they can go to get the latest information, and a comprehensive glossary aids comprehension.

Other editions

Similar books

  • Juvenile Justice
    By G. Larry Mays, L. Thomas Winfree

    Newark, NJ: Matthew Bender/LexisNexis. Gainey, Randy R. (2002). “House Arrest.” Pp. 858-61 in Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment, edited by David Levinson. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Gallagher, Kathryn (1999).

  • Juvenile Justice: The Essentials
    By Richard Lawrence, Mario Hesse

    Offering a comprehensive yet concise overview of the field′s most important concepts and issues, authors Richard Lawrence and Mario Hesse include cutting-edge research; practical examples of juvenile justice in action; and up-to-date ...

  • The Cycle of Juvenile Justice
    By Thomas J. Bernard, Megan C. Kurlychek, Megan Clouser Kurlychek

    Thomas Grisso, “What We Know about Youth' Capacities as Trial Defendants,” in Thomas Grisso and Robert G. Schwartz, eds., Youth on Trial (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000). 20. See Elizabeth S. Scott, “Criminal Responsibility ...

  • Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice
    By Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, Robert D. Hanser

    Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the authors guide readers through the methods and problems of the system and offer realistic insights for students interested in a career in juvenile justice.

  • Juvenile Justice: An Introduction
    By Steven P. Lab, John T. Whitehead

    This new edition not only includes the latest available statistics on juvenile crime and victimization, drug use, court processing, and corrections, but provides insightful analysis of recent developments, such as those related to the use ...

  • The War on Kids: How American Juvenile Justice Lost Its Way
    By Cara H. Drinan

    America has waged a war on kids. In The War on Kids, Cara Drinan reveals how the United States went from being a pioneer to an international pariah in its juvenile sentencing practices.

  • Juvenile Justice: Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice
    By Francine Jacobs, Francine Sherman

    "The lessons in this book remind us that we can—and that we must—do better, for the sake of our children, their futures, and the sake of our nation.

  • Juvenile Justice Sourcebook
    By Albert R. Roberts, David W. Springer, Wesley T. Church

    Revised editon of: Juvenile justice sourcebook: past, present, and future / [edited by] Albert R. Roberts.

  • Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
    By Albert Roberts, David Springer

    ... M. (2008). Evaluation ofbullyproofingyour school: Final report. Retrieved July 1, 2009 from http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ nij/grants/221078.pdf * Olweus, ... Pepler, D. J., Craig, W. M., O'Connell, P.,Atlas, R., & Charach.

  • Degrees of Freedom: Louisiana and Cuba after Slavery
    By Elizabeth S. Scott, Laurence Steinberg

    In this bold book, two leading scholars in law and adolescent development offer a comprehensive and pragmatic way forward.