| Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice Contributor(s): Conrad, John J. (Author), Allen, Jennifer M. (Author), Cox, Steven M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 141295133X ISBN-13: 9781412951333 Publisher: Sage Publications (CA) OUR PRICE: $88.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2007 Annotation: 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. 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 is included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Law | Criminal Law - Juvenile Offenders |
| Dewey: 364.360 |
| LCCN: 2007020910 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 7.4" W x 9.01" (1.56 lbs) 417 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume is now published by SAGE Briefer than most texts on the topic, Juvenile Justice accessibly explores the interrelationships among theory, policy, and practice to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the historical foundations and the practical world of juvenile justice. The Sixth Edition, now published by SAGE, is updated throughout covering 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. Juvenile Justice has a unique blend of theory, policy, and practice, coupled with a straightforward writing style and comprehensive ancillary package making it a must-have for students and practitioners alike.It offers a companion student study site. It provides new examples and illustrations. It presents expanded coverage of theory. It identifies contemporary careers in juvenile justice. |
