Juvenile Justice

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.