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Juvenile justice : policies, programs, and practices / Robert W. Taylor, Ph. D., the University of Texas at Dallas, Eric J. Fritsch, Ph. D., University of North Texas--Denton.

Taylor, Robert W. (Author). Fritsch, Eric J. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Juvenile Justice: Policies, Programs and Practices provides a student-friendly introduction to the juvenile justice system. Practical application is emphasized through features that focus on policies, programs, practices and careers. The text reviews the current legal atmosphere of juvenile justice and current events that have impacted the field."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780078026560
ISBN: 0078026563
Physical Description: xvii, 447 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : McGraw-Hill Education, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The Juvenile Justice System -- History of the Juvenile Justice System -- Juvenile Crime, Criminals, and Victims -- Choice, Deterrence, Biological and Psychological Theories -- Social Structure, Social Process, and Social Reaction theories -- Delinquency Prevention and Intervention -- Police and Juveniles -- Juvenile Law and Procedure -- The Juvenile court -- Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System -- Community-based Corrections for Juveniles -- Institutional Corrections for Juveniles -- Gangs and Delinquency -- Special Populations -- Future Directions in Juvenile Justice.