Frequently Asked Questions about Juvenile Detention

By Corona Brezina

The term juvenile detention is commonly used as a synonym for the incarceration of juvenile offenders, but in the legal system the term has a more specific meaning. Juveniles are detained immediately after being arrested; consequently, detention is the period of temporary custody before a court appearance. There are millions of children and teenagers in the system in the United States. Readers discover the variable structure of the juvenile justice system, referral and intake procedures, sentencing, detention and facilities, rehabilitation programs, and what happens after leaving a facility. A myths and facts sidebar allows readers to set aside common misunderstandings. Another sidebar provides the best questions to ask a legal expert when faced with juvenile detention as a reality. The final chapter investigates the overall effectiveness of juvenile detention and recidivism rates.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448855608
• ISBN13: 9781448855605
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12