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Einband grossJuvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice
ISBN/GTIN

Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice

TaschenbuchKartoniert, Paperback
417 Seiten
Englisch
Sage Publications, Inc.erschienen am15.08.2007
Now from SAGE! Briefer than most juvenile justice books, this popular text, now in a two-color design, focuses on the interrelationships among theory, policy, and practice in the field. The authors cover topics such as the history of juvenile justice, legal considerations in juvenile justice, theory and policy in juvenile justice, and current realities in the practice of juvenile justice. In this new edition, materials have been updated throughout, new examples and illustrations have been added, and a companion Web site providing Internet exercises and other resources has been included. The bookÆs relative brevity provides an opportunity to supplement the text with outside readings, such as the research articles available on the bookÆs study site. The Uniform Juvenile Court Act is included in an appendix for easy reference at any time. New to the Sixth Edition Offers expanded treatment of theory in a concise format: This brief format covers the key topics in juvenile justice, including new integrated theories in the theory chapter, while allowing professors to supplement the text with material of interest to them. Provides updated coverage of recent and important changes to the law: All legal information has been revised to incorporate relevant changes to laws and penalties. Statistics and references have been brought current as well. New ôIn Practiceö boxes link research to practice: These boxes include excerpts from recent newspaper articles and provide practical applications to illustrate the concepts and research presented in the text. Boasts robust pedagogy along with a new student study site: Chapter-ending summaries, key terms lists and critical thinking exercises are now supplemented with a comprehensive ancillary package for students and instructors. Ancillaries InstructorsÆ Resources on CD-Rom, featuring PowerPoint slides and a computerized test bank Student study site at www.sagepub.com/juvenilejustice6study, including e-flashcards, self-quizzes, web exercises, Learning from SAGE Journal Articles, and state-specific resources (including state juvenile court acts) for FL, TX, CA, NY, MO, and IL IRCDs are available for qualified instructors only. To request an IRCD for this book please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6 am û 5 pm Pacific Time) or by emailing info@sagepub.com with course name and enrollment and your university mailing address to expedite the process.Intended Audience Juvenile Justice, popular in five prior editions, is an ideal brief core text for undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Violence, Juvenile Delinquency, and Youth Justice in departments of criminal justice, criminology, and sociology.mehr

Produkt

KlappentextNow from SAGE! Briefer than most juvenile justice books, this popular text, now in a two-color design, focuses on the interrelationships among theory, policy, and practice in the field. The authors cover topics such as the history of juvenile justice, legal considerations in juvenile justice, theory and policy in juvenile justice, and current realities in the practice of juvenile justice. In this new edition, materials have been updated throughout, new examples and illustrations have been added, and a companion Web site providing Internet exercises and other resources has been included. The bookÆs relative brevity provides an opportunity to supplement the text with outside readings, such as the research articles available on the bookÆs study site. The Uniform Juvenile Court Act is included in an appendix for easy reference at any time. New to the Sixth Edition Offers expanded treatment of theory in a concise format: This brief format covers the key topics in juvenile justice, including new integrated theories in the theory chapter, while allowing professors to supplement the text with material of interest to them. Provides updated coverage of recent and important changes to the law: All legal information has been revised to incorporate relevant changes to laws and penalties. Statistics and references have been brought current as well. New ôIn Practiceö boxes link research to practice: These boxes include excerpts from recent newspaper articles and provide practical applications to illustrate the concepts and research presented in the text. Boasts robust pedagogy along with a new student study site: Chapter-ending summaries, key terms lists and critical thinking exercises are now supplemented with a comprehensive ancillary package for students and instructors. Ancillaries InstructorsÆ Resources on CD-Rom, featuring PowerPoint slides and a computerized test bank Student study site at www.sagepub.com/juvenilejustice6study, including e-flashcards, self-quizzes, web exercises, Learning from SAGE Journal Articles, and state-specific resources (including state juvenile court acts) for FL, TX, CA, NY, MO, and IL IRCDs are available for qualified instructors only. To request an IRCD for this book please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6 am û 5 pm Pacific Time) or by emailing info@sagepub.com with course name and enrollment and your university mailing address to expedite the process.Intended Audience Juvenile Justice, popular in five prior editions, is an ideal brief core text for undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Violence, Juvenile Delinquency, and Youth Justice in departments of criminal justice, criminology, and sociology.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-1-4129-5133-3
ProduktartTaschenbuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2007
Erscheinungsdatum15.08.2007
Seiten417 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 188 mm, Höhe 229 mm, Dicke 19 mm
Gewicht708 g
Artikel-Nr.14261891
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GenreRecht

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface1. Juvenile Justice in Historical Perspective Juvenile Justice Historically Continuing Dilemmas in Juvenile Justice Summary Critical Thinking Questions Selected Readings2. Defining and Measuring Offenses By and Against Juveniles Legal Definitions Behavioral Definitions Official Statistics: Sources and Problems Unofficial Sources of Data Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings3. Characteristics of Juvenile Offenders Social Factors Physical Factors Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings4. Theories of Causation Scientific Theory Some Early Theories Biological Theories Psychological Theories Sociological Theories Conflict and Radical/Critical/Marxist Theories Integrated Theories Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings5. Purpose and Scope of Juvenile Court Acts Purpose Scope Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings6. Juvenile Justice Procedures Rights of Juveniles Bail Taking Into Custody Interrogation The Detention Hearing Detention/Shelter Care The Preliminary Conference The Petition Notification The Adjudicatory Hearing The Social Background Investigation The Dispostional Hearing Appeals Summary Critical Thinking Questions Suggested Readings7. Juveniles and the Police Police Discretion in Encounters with Juveniles Unofficial Procedures Official Procedures Training and Competence of Juvenile Officers Police/School Consultant and Liaison Programs Community-Oriented Policing and Juveniles Police and Juvenile Court Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings8. Key Figures in Juvenile Court Proceedings The Prosecutor Defense Counsel The Relationship Between the Prosecutor and the Defense Counsel - Adversary or Cooperative The Juvenile Court Judge The Juvenile Court Probation Officer Children and Family Services Personnel Court-Appointed Special Advocates Training and Competence of Juvenile Court Personnel Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings9. Prevention and Diversion Programs Prevention Diversion Programs Some Examples of Prevention and Diversion Programs Some Criticisms Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Programs Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings10. Dispositional Alternatives Probation Foster Homes Treatment Centers Juvenile Corrections The Dilemmas of Juvenile Corrections Capital Punishment and Youthful Offenders Some Possible Solutions Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings11. Child Abuse and Neglect Physical Abuse Child Neglect Emotional Abuse of Children Sexual Abuse of Children Intervention Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings12. Violent Youths and Gangs Violent Youths Firearms and Juvenile Violence Gangs Response of Justice Network to Gangs Public, Legislative, and Judicial Reaction Alternatives to Incarceration for Violent Juveniles Summary Critical Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings13. The Future of Juvenile Justice Suggested ReadingsAppendixmehr

Autor

Steven Cox earned his B.S. in psychology, M.A. in sociology, and Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Illinois in Urbana/Champaign. Dr. Cox was a member of the Law Enforcement and Justice Administration faculty at Western Illinois University from 1975 to 2007. For the past 45 years he has served as trainer and consultant to numerous criminal justice agencies in the United States and abroad and has worked with several universities in the area of course development. In addition, Dr. Cox has authored and co-authored numerous successful textbooks and articles.
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