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An insightful overview of the challenges and emerging solutions surrounding corrections, treatment, and prevention programs for troubled youth. * Includes a detailed chapter containing the most current data on juvenile offenders, juvenile victims, and more * A chronology covers the major events that have shaped our understanding of juvenile delinquency and the development of juvenile justice. Special emphasis is placed on the cyclical nature of the issues and debates regarding delinquency and the juvenile justice system

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9781576076415

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<p> This book is a good resource for those wanting to learn the basics of the juvenile justice system. - <p>American Reference Books Annual

This book is a good resource for those wanting to learn the basics of the juvenile justice system. - American Reference Books Annual

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Donald J. Shoemaker is professor of sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA. Timothy W. Wolfe is assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, MD.

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