Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and LawComprehensive best-selling text provides an in-depth analysis of theories of delinquency, environmental influences, juvenile justice issues, and the juvenile justice system. Objective, up-to-date presentation of theory and juvenile justice issues examines opposing sides of controversial aspects of delinquency and delinquency programs. Focus on Delinquency boxes highlight important legal cases, policy issues, and research studies. Case in Point sections provide classroom discussion and demonstrate how complex legal, practical, and theoretical issues are applied in real life. |
Contents
PART | 1 |
Childhood and Delinquency | 7 |
The Development of Childhood | 11 |
Copyright | |
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