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October, 2021 | SAGE Publications, Inc

Juvenile Justice

A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice

Tenth Edition
Steven Markee Cox - Western Illinois University, USA
Jennifer M. Allen - Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
John J. Conrad - Western Illinois University, USA
Robert D. Hanser - University of Louisiana at Monroe
568 pages | October, 2021 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Comprehensive, focused, and up-to-date, Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Tenth Edition illustrates the practical realities of the juvenile justice system and the most current topics in the field. Students will learn about the history, process, and theories of the juvenile justice system, and gain access to the latest crime measurements while exploring important issues like community-based sanctions, treatment and rehabilitation, gangs, and international youth crime. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, bestselling authors Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, and Robert D. Hanser guide readers through the methods and problems of the system and offer realistic insights for students interested in a career in juvenile justice.

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Juvenile Justice Historically
Due Process and the Juvenile Justice System
Continuing Dilemmas in Juvenile Justice
Rethinking Juvenile Justice

Delinquency Profiles
Social Factors
Physical Factors
The Intersectionality of Age, Gender, Race, and Social Class
Legal Definitions
Behavioral Definitions
Official Statistics: Sources and Problems
Official Statistics on Abuse and Neglect

Domestic or Family Violence
Child Maltreatment
Types of Abuse and Neglect
Internet Exploitation
Intervention

Protective Factors to Delinquency in School Environments
Risk Factors to Delinquency in School Environments
School Safety
Truancy
School Programs to Prevent or Deter Youth From Delinquency

Scientific Theory
Some Early Theories
Biological Theories
Biosocial/Neurological Theory
Prenatal and Neonatal Development and Delinquency
Psychological Theories
Sociological Theories
Integrated Theories

Police Discretion in Encounters With Juveniles
Police Procedures
Training and Competence of Juvenile Officers
Police–School Resource Officer and Liaison Programs
Community-Oriented Policing and Juveniles

Purpose
Comparison of Adult Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice Systems
How the Juvenile Court Accomplishes the Purpose
Concepts Included in the Scope of Juvenile Court Acts

Rights of Juveniles at Various Stages in Juvenile Court
Understanding Bail and Taking Youth Into Custody by the Police
Juvenile Court Proceedings
Detention or Shelter Care

Roles of the Prosecutor and Defense Counsel
Relationship Between the Prosecutor and the Defense Counsel: Adversarial or Cooperative?
Judges and Probation Officers in Juvenile Court
Role of Children and Family Services Personnel, Victim Advocates, and Court Appointed Special Advocates in Juvenile Court
Training and Competence of Juvenile Court Personnel

Prevention and Diversion
Diversion Programs
Examples of Prevention and Diversion Programs
Some Criticisms

Mental Health Needs of Juvenile Offenders
Family-of-Origin Issues
Therapeutic Courts
Types of Treatment Modalities
Trauma-Informed Care
Sexuality, Sex Counseling, and Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment

Dispositional Alternatives—Probation, Restorative Justice, Foster Homes, and Treatment Centers
Juvenile Corrections—Dilemmas and Consequences
Capital Punishment and Youthful Offenders
Possible Solutions

Juvenile Violence and Juvenile Homicide
Gangs
Brief History of Gangs
Theoretical Perspectives on Gang Development
Gang Membership
Risk Factors to Delinquency in School Environments
Characteristics of Gang Members
Female Juveniles and Gang Membership
Response of Justice Network to Gangs
Public, Legislative, and Judicial Reaction
Alternatives to Incarceration for Violent Juveniles

Age of Responsibility
Juvenile Detention Rates Around the World
Juvenile Exploitation and Delinquency
Internal Administration of Juvenile Justice
Use of Restorative Justice With Young Offenders Around the World

Possibilities for the Future of Juvenile Justice
Utilizing and Addressing Advances in Technology
Barriers to Change in Juvenile Justice
Private Juvenile Detention Facilities
Improvements to the Juvenile Justice System
ISBN: 978-1-0718-4103-7

About Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Tenth Edition.

Comprehensive, focused, and up-to-date, Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Tenth Edition illustrates the practical realities of the juvenile justice system and the most current topics in the field. Students will learn about the history, process, and theories of the juvenile justice system, and gain access to the latest crime measurements while exploring important issues like community-based sanctions, treatment and rehabilitation, gangs, and international youth crime. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, bestselling authors Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, and Robert D. Hanser guide readers through the methods and problems of the system and offer realistic insights for students interested in a career in juvenile justice.

About Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Tenth Edition.

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NEW TO THIS EDITION:

  • The new edition is available as a digital option through SAGE Vantage, an intuitive digital platform that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools—including video—all designed to enable students to better prepare for class.
  • A new chapter on Schools and Delinquency focuses on protective and risk factors within schools and how each can contribute, prevent, and respond to juvenile delinquency.
  • A new chapter on Treatment Programming and Trauma-Informed Care with Juvenile Offenders examines the mental health needs of juvenile offenders, effective types of treatment modalities, and the use of trauma-informed care.
  • New legislation and court rulings related to juveniles are covered along with coverage of current concerns and recent trends in juvenile justice.
  • Expanded coverage of critical topics in juvenile justice such as the school-to-prison pipeline, drug use, firearm homicide, social media usage, solitary confinement, bullying, cyberbullying, specialty courts, restorative justice programs, emerging adults, trauma-informed care, positive youth development, truancy, and LGBTQ+ youth appear throughout the text.
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