Overview

Too often professionals in public policy or criminal justice must scramble to find additional reading on juvenile law and justice or on juvenile delinquency topics because most references and textbooks provide inadequate coverage of many issues of importance. The Handbook of Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice responds to this need by providing comprehensive coverage of this important field of study. Resulting from lengthy analysis by the editors about what are identified as the most pressing issues in the field, this volume contains contributions from recognized experts, many of whom are published with the American Society of Criminology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. These authors deliver a balanced representation of theoretical, research, policy, and legal materials associated with the juvenile justice system. The book presents both historical and modern accounts of critical issues, and includes a policy approach to issues of delinquency, status offense, treatment, punishment, special populations, and early intervention programs. This text is ideal as a resource for professionals studying juvenile justice and its impact on public policy.

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Author:   Barbara Sims ,  Pamela Preston
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   120
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.451kg
ISBN:  

9781574445572

ISBN 10:   157444557
Pages:   732
Publication Date:   05 May 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The development of a separate justice system for juveniles. Explaining delinquency: Theory and practice. The extent and nature of juvenile delinquency. Policing and prosecuting the youthful offender. Special juvenile populations. Juvenile corrections. Other critical issues in juvenile justice.

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