Judging Delinquents: Context and Process in Juvenile Court

By Robert Emerson

Book Overview

Describes some critical aspects of the functioning of the juvenile court, an institution charged with judging and treating delinquents. This book analyzes the nature of the court operation, the handling of delinquents, and the court's functions in relation to the wider social and legal system. It reflects two distinct sociological heritages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0202361632
• ISBN13: 9780202361635
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 8.9"