Handbook of Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice

Presenting an overview of the juvenile justice system, this book offers a balanced representation of theory, research, policy, and legal issues. It presents historical and modern accounts of critical issues pertaining to juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, and juvenile law. It also includes a policy discussion on issues of delinquency, status offense, treatment, punishment, special populations, and early intervention programs. This text is ideal as a resource for undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals studying juvenile justice and its impact on public policy.