Juvenile crime and justice /

Presents arguments both in favor of and opposed to various treatments, programs, and punishments, examining issues such as youth curfews, juveniles in adult courts, legal representation for juveniles, juvenile boot camps, group homes, and out-of-home placement.

Bibliografische gegevens
Coauteur: Sage Publications
Andere auteurs: Chambliss, William J.
Formaat: Licensed eBooks
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, ©2011.
Reeks:Key issues in crime and punishment ; 5.
Online toegang:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=474522
Inhoudsopgave:
  • Age of responsibility
  • Alternative schools
  • At-risk youth
  • Boot camps
  • Curfews
  • Death penalty for juvenile offenders
  • Group homes
  • Juvenile detention facilities
  • Juvenile gangs and delinquency
  • Juvenile offenders in adult courts
  • Juveniles in adult correctional facilities
  • Legal representation
  • Out-of-home placement
  • Parental responsibility laws
  • Racial disparities
  • Scared straight programs
  • School violence
  • Sentencing options
  • Serious and violent juvenile offenders
  • Treatment and rehabilitation.