Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice

Now from SAGE! Briefer than most juvenile justice books, this popular text, now in a two-color design, focuses on the interrelationships among theory, policy, and practice in the field. The authors cover topics such as the history of juvenile justice, legal considerations in juvenile justice, theory and policy in juvenile justice, and current realities in the practice of juvenile justice. In this new edition, materials have been updated throughout, new examples and illustrations have been added, and a companion Web site providing Internet exercises and other resources has been included. The bookÆs relative brevity provides an opportunity to supplement the text with outside readings, such as the research articles available on the bookÆs study site. The Uniform Juvenile Court Act is included in an appendix for easy reference at any time. New to the Sixth Edition Offers expanded treatment of theory in a concise format: This brief format covers the key topics in juvenile justice, including new integrated theories in the theory chapter, while allowing professors to supplement the text with material of interest to them. Provides updated coverage of recent and important changes to the law: All legal information has been revised to incorporate relevant changes to laws and penalties. Statistics and references have been brought current as well. New ôIn Practiceö boxes link research to practice: These boxes include excerpts from recent newspaper articles and provide practical applications to illustrate the concepts and research presented in the text. Boasts robust pedagogy along with a new student study site: Chapter-ending summaries, key terms lists and critical thinking exercises are now supplemented with a comprehensive ancillary package for students and instructors. Ancillaries InstructorsÆ Resources on CD-Rom, featuring PowerPoint slides and a computerized test bank Student study site at www.sagepub.com/juvenilejustice6study, including e-flashcards, self-quizzes, web exercises, Learning from SAGE Journal Articles, and state-specific resources (including state juvenile court acts) for FL, TX, CA, NY, MO, and IL IRCDs are available for qualified instructors only. To request an IRCD for this book please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6 am û 5 pm Pacific Time) or by emailing info@sagepub.com with course name and enrollment and your university mailing address to expedite the process.Intended Audience Juvenile Justice, popular in five prior editions, is an ideal brief core text for undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Violence, Juvenile Delinquency, and Youth Justice in departments of criminal justice, criminology, and sociology.