Presents opposing arguments on the subject of the treatment of juvenile criminals, discussing whether or not they should be tried as adults, receive the death penalty, or be sentenced to life without parole.
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.
In this bold book, two leading scholars in law and adolescent development offer a comprehensive and pragmatic way forward.
This new edition of Balancing Juvenile Justice will be compelling reading for sociologists, criminologists, juvenile justice practitioners, and policymakers.
Providing the principles, goals, and concrete means to achieve them, this volume imagines using our resources wisely and well to invest in all children and their potential to contribute and thrive in our society.
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photographs by Richard Ross of juveniles in detention, commitment and treatment across the US.
Reader friendly and up-to-date, this text unravels the complexities of the juvenile justice system by exploring the history, theory, and components of the juvenile justice process and how they relate.
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