Delinquency in Society
- ISBN-10
- 0763764345
- ISBN-13
- 9780763764340
- Series
- Delinquency in Society
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 670
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Authors
- Matt DeLisi, Robert Regoli, John Hewitt
Description
Delinquency in Society, Eighth Edition provides a systematic introduction to the study of juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior, and status offending youths. This text examines the theories of juvenile crimes and the social context of delinquency including the relevance of families, schools, and peer groups. Reorganized and thoroughly updated to reflect the most current trends and developments in juvenile delinquency, the Eighth Edition includes discussions of the history, institutional context, and societal reactions to delinquent behavior. Delinquency prevention programs and basic coverage of delinquency as it relates to the criminal justice system are also included to add context and support student comprehension.
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