Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1506349005
- ISBN-13
- 9781506349008
- Series
- Juvenile Justice
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 480
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-09-19
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Incorporated
- Authors
- Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, Robert D. Hanser
Description
"The text is written from a practical standpoint, which students are likely to understand and appreciate." --Lindsey Livingston Runell, J.D., Ph.D., Kutztown University Brief, focused, and up-to-date, Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Ninth Edition, by Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, and Robert D. Hanser, is a must-have text that takes students on a journey through the practical realities of the juvenile justice system and the most current topics in the field. Students not only learn about the history, process, and theories of the juvenile justice system, but they also gain access to the latest crime measurements and explore important issues such as community-based sanctions, treatment and rehabilitation, gangs, and international youth crime. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the authors guide readers through the methods and problems of the system and offer realistic insights for students interested in a career in juvenile justice. Real-life examples, excellent pedagogical features, and a complete online ancillary package are provided to help instructors effectively teach the course and help students learn interactively.
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