Youth, Crime, and Justice: Learning Through Cases

By Erika Gebo

Book Overview

Each of the twelve chapters in Youth, Crime, and Justice begins with a compelling case that illustrates the core concepts and real-life stories which frame the ongoing challenges of the societal institutions charged with meeting the needs of children and youth. These case studies are combined with a list of learning objectives, key terms, critical thinking questions, and lists of additional resources. New to this edition:
Highlights significant, recent changes in juvenile justice across the U.S. Emphasis on recent scholarship on the victim-offender overlap and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on delinquent outcomes Expanded discussions on youth-police relations, technology influences, and system impacts on youth of color, undocumented and immigrant youth, and LGBTQ+ youth An open-access Companion Website for students is provided that includes interactive flashcards and other learning material. Additional resources, including Powerpoint Lecture notes and Test Banks, are provided for Instructor use.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538172984
• ISBN13: 9781538172988
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary