John J. Conrad, Jennifer M. Allen, Steven M. Cox

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

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 [e-mail] 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications UK
• Sixth
• Seitenzahl: 417
• Erscheinungstermin: August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 188mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 708g
• ISBN-13: 9781412951333
• ISBN-10: 141295133X
• Artikelnr.: 22799597

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface 1. Juvenile Justice in Historical Perspective Juvenile Justice
Historically Continuing Dilemmas in Juvenile Justice Summary Critical
Thinking Questions Selected Readings 2. 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 Readings 3. Characteristics of
Juvenile Offenders Social Factors Physical Factors Summary Critical
Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings 4. 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 Readings
5. Purpose and Scope of Juvenile Court Acts Purpose Scope Summary Critical
Thinking Exercises Suggested Readings 6. 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
Readings 7. 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 Readings 8. 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 Readings 9. 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 Readings 10. 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 Readings
11. Child Abuse and Neglect Physical Abuse Child Neglect Emotional Abuse of
Children Sexual Abuse of Children Intervention Summary Critical Thinking
Exercises Suggested Readings 12. 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
Readings 13. The Future of Juvenile Justice Suggested Readings Appendix