The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law (6th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0135008050 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 484 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Odd Pedestrian said horrible. As with the other reviewers the book is extremely wordy. There are no color pictures and I thought I was reading an enclyclopedia. Why my university decided to make this book the standard for the juvenile course is bizarre. I fell asleep reading this book every time I looked at it. It just . "Dry, yet informative." according to A Customer. This book is one of the more wordy books I have ever read. The text is very dry yet informative. If you suffer from insomnia, this is one cure, I know it was for me. In all seriousness, this is a relatively good book, though I feel the newer version is a lot better.. Very Dull I am a Criminology and Criminal Justice student finishing my sophomore year this month. I have taken 7 different CCJ classes so far, and this textbook ranks among the most dry, dull, and boring CCJ textbooks I have ever had the misfortune to read. Even my Criminal Law text was better than t
Supreme Court cases, and the death penalty for juveniles • Elaborate description of how juvenile offenders are classified and processed, including the status offender/delinquent distinction and the deinstitutionalization movement • Comprehensive discussion of juvenile corrections, including electronic monitoring, home confinement, and numerous community corrections programs • &
Chapter-opening scenarios, personality highlights and career snapshots use personal accounts to capture the essence of what it means to be part of the juvenile justice system. Up-to-date tables, figures and statistics give readers the most current perspective of juvenile justice trends. A market-leader, The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law explores all aspects of juvenile justice–from arrest, intake, adjudicatory hearings, dispositions and aftercare. Known for its depth of coverage, it maintains a legal emphasis and covers the legal rights of juveniles and landmark U.S. For courses in Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Delinquency. Supreme Court cases