Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice Contributor(s): Roberson, Cliff (Author) |
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ISBN: 1439813760 ISBN-13: 9781439813768 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Criminal Law - Juvenile Offenders - Law | Forensic Science |
Dewey: 345.730 |
LCCN: 2010025202 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.49 lbs) 365 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Over several hundred years, the juvenile justice system has evolved from one in which a child offender was prosecuted under the same guidelines used for adults to the current system in which society has recognized the unique status of juveniles within the criminal justice framework. Written by world-renowned legal scholar Cliff Roberson, Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive overview of the system that administers the prosecution of young offenders. It examines how the juvenile justice system began, its current state, and the direction it appears to be heading. Topics discussed include:
The book cites actual court cases to demonstrate concepts, provides review questions at the end of each chapter, and includes a glossary of relevant terms. A concise and practical text on juvenile justice, this volume facilitates understanding of this complex and critical subject. |