A painful view of the current state of juvenile justice in the United States is presented in this volume which asks whether the 'children's court' has outlived

This book informs readers about the latest research and the most promising and effective programmes for understanding, preventing and controlling juvenile delin

Juvenile justice policies have historically been built on a foundation of myths and misconceptions. Fear of young, drug-addled superpredators, concerns about im

The juvenile justice system is a multifaceted entity that continually changes under the influence of decisions, policies, and laws. The all new Fourth Edition o

Smart Decarceration is a forward-thinking, practical volume that provides concrete strategies for an era of decarceration. This timely work consists of chapters