Juvenile Justice: An Introduction
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Juvenile Justice: An Introduction, Eleventh Edition, presents a comprehensive picture of juvenile offending, delinquency theories, and the ways juvenile justice actors and agencies react to delinquency. Whitehead, Lab, and Rocheleau offer evidence-based suggestions for successful interventions and treatment and examine possible juvenile court reforms This new edition includes insightful analysis and the latest available statistics on juvenile crime and victimization, drug use, court processing, and corrections. Special attention is given to female involvement, disproportionate minority contact, diversity issues, policing controversies and police reform, and emerging adulthood. Each chapter enhances student understanding with Key Terms, a "What You Need to Know"" section, and Discussion Questions. Links at key points in the text show students where to get the latest information.
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