Juvenile Justice

Throughout U.S. history, attitudes toward young people have vacillated between fear of and fear for. These attitudes impact social programs for youth, including the system of juvenile justice. Attitudes are shaped by the socio-political and cultural cliimate of the times, and can be traced back to colonial times. However, changing mores and values often create confusion and conflict, resulting in ineffective strategies for preventing and responding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313338825
• ISBN13: 9780313338823
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"