Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice

By Cliff Roberson

Written by a world-renowned legal scholar, this volume provides a complete overview of the system that administers the prosecution of young offenders. Topics discussed include the history of juvenile courts, delinquency causation philosophies, abuse and neglect, child protective services and abuse prevention programs, the structure of juvenile courts, and juvenile court procedures. The book also examines non-incarcerative juvenile programs and explores selected issues in juvenile justice, including drug abuse, juvenile sex offenders, and youth gangs. The author cites actual court cases, provides review questions at the end of each chapter, and includes a glossary of relevant terms.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439813760
• ISBN13: 9781439813768
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"