Perspectives on Juvenile Justice: Legal, Social, and Policy Issues
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Perspectives on Juvenile Justice: Legal, Social, and Policy Issues

$115.00

David Y. Reyes (Editor)

Series: Law, Crime and Law Enforcement
BISAC: LAW026010

Research and data on youth and delinquency are critical for identifying opportunities and developing strategies to support positive development through prevention and intervention. Responses to youth misbehavior by youth-serving systems—including education, child welfare, behavioral health, and justice systems—can play an important role in promoting or disrupting youths’ healthy social and emotional development. Understanding the complexities of juvenile delinquency requires a multifaceted approach that integrates legal, social, and psychological perspectives. This book aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of juvenile justice, from federal criminal law to the impact of incarceration on young offenders.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Juvenile Delinquents and Federal Criminal Law: The Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act and Related Matters
Charles Doyle

Chapter 2. Five Things About Youth and Delinquency
National Institute of Justice

Chapter 3. Crimes Involving Juveniles, 1993–2022
Susannah N. Tapp, Alexandra Thompson, Erica L. Smith and Lizabeth Remrey

Chapter 4. Juveniles Incarcerated in U.S. Adult Jails and Prisons, 2002–2021
Zhen Zeng, E. Ann Carson and Rich Kluckow

Chapter 5. Gun Control: Juvenile Record Checks for 18- to 21-Year-Olds
Jordan B. Cohen

Chapter 6. Juvenile Justice Funding Trends
Kristin Finklea

Chapter 7. Investigation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
U.S. Department of Justice

Chapter 8. Mental Healthcare in the Texas Juvenile Justice System
Texas Advisory Committee

Index

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