Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
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Author Description
A core textbook for courses in juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice bringing together theories of delinquency and a clear description of how young offenders are processed through a complex, dynamic legal system. Offering balanced coverage of fundamentals, theory, correlates forms of misconduct and the juvenile justice system, the book also provides chapters which focus on a delinquent's return to the community and reintegration. Each chapter follows a five-point plan: introduction; perspectives (historical, legal and theoretical underpinnings of topic discussed); issues (principle points of controversy); new horizons (possible actions for coping with the problems and their complexities); epilogue (summaries and concluding comments). The overall format helps the reader to build bridges from the past through the present to the future and from concept through theory to application.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This textbook investigates the multifaceted issue of juvenile delinquency and the intricate workings of the juvenile justice system. It synthesizes theories of delinquency with a detailed examination of how young offenders navigate a complex legal framework. The book offers balanced coverage of fundamental concepts, theoretical underpinnings, correlates of misconduct, and the procedural aspects of the juvenile justice system, including chapters dedicated to community reintegration.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Theories of delinquency and correlates of misconduct
- Detailed description of the juvenile justice system's processing of young offenders
- Coverage of historical, legal, and theoretical perspectives on juvenile delinquency
- Examination of key issues and controversies within the field
- Exploration of new horizons and potential solutions for addressing juvenile delinquency
- Focus on the delinquent's return to the community and reintegration
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is structured as a core textbook, indicating its intended use in academic settings for courses on juvenile delinquency and justice. Its five-point chapter plan suggests a methodical approach to presenting information, moving from introduction and perspectives to issues, new horizons, and concluding epilogues. This format aims to build connections between historical context, theoretical concepts, and practical applications within the juvenile justice system.
Page Count:
600
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10:
013232265X
ISBN-13:
9780132322652
Non-Fiction
History
Politics
Sociology
Criminology
Law
Education
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