Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781284172898)

Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective, Fifth Edition guides students in developing a sound and balanced understanding of juvenile justice and the social, legal, and historical context that shapes juvenile justice practice. Throughout the text, there are FYIs, Myths v. Reality, Comparative Focus, and Interviews that highlight important facts, dispel common myths, compare practices in the United States with those of other countries, and allow readers to hear from present and former juvenile justice practitioners. Each chapter also contains critical thinking questions intended to help students examine key issues raised in the chapter and a discussion of important legal issues related to chapter content.

Author: Preston Elrod, R. Scott Ryder
ISBN-10: 1284172899
ISBN-13: 9781284172898
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/05/2020
Pages: 382
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.50w x 0.70d