Juvenile Justice: An Active-Learning Approach / Edition 1

by Frank A. Schmalleger, Catherine D. Marcum

Overview

Using a practical and evidence-based approach, Juvenile Justice: An Active-Learning Approach invites students to take a journey toward understanding the response from police, courts, and correctional institutions to crimes committed by juveniles, as well as the strategies used to deter these crimes. Students are encouraged to put what they learn into action--increasing their ability to comprehend and retain information long after they have completed the course.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781544300412
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/27/2019
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	621,990
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Frank Schmalleger is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). Schmalleger taught criminal justice courses and chaired the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice for nearly 20 years while at UNCP. He is the author of more than a dozen textbooks in the justice field.

Catherine D. Marcum is the chair of the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University, as well as a professor of justice studies. She has over 60 peer-reviewed publications and multiple books in the field of correctional issues, cybercrime, sexual victimization, juvenile offending, and victimization.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
PART I: UNDERSTANDING JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
CHAPTER 1. HISTORY OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Introduction
Changing Perceptions of Children Over Time
Creation of the Juvenile Court
Parens Patriae and the Juvenile Court
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
CHAPTER 2. MEASUREMENT OF JUVENILE CRIME
Introduction
Age–Crime Curve and Stages of Delinquency
Juvenile Arrest Statistics
Juvenile Court Statistics
Reports of Juveniles in Custody
Self-Report Studies
Victimization Studies
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
CHAPTER 3. THEORIES OF DELINQUENCY
Introduction
The Importance of Theory and Research
The Classical School and Biological Theories
Psychological Approaches
Developmental and Sociological Explanations
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
PART II: NAVIGATING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 4. JUVENILES AND THE POLICE
Introduction
History of Police Interaction With Juveniles
The Current Role of Police in the Juvenile Justice System
Police Discretion and the Handling of Juveniles
Constitutional Rights of Juveniles
Tools Used by Law Enforcement During Investigation
Trends in Juvenile Arrests
Police and Juvenile Relationships and Attitudes
Proactive Police Methods of Preventing Juvenile Crime
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
CHAPTER 5. THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM
Introduction
Navigating the Juvenile Court System and Its Stakeholders
Pretrial Steps in the Juvenile Court Process
Adjudicatory and Dispositional Hearings
Constitutional Protections of Juveniles
Juvenile Transfer Proceedings
Types of Juvenile Offenders
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
CHAPTER 6. THE JUVENILE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM
Introduction
Juvenile Probation
Intermediate Correctional Options for Juveniles
Institutionalization
Legal Rights of Institutionalized Youths
Aftercare
Looking Into the Future of Juvenile Correctional Reform
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
PART III: JUVENILE BEHAVIORS
CHAPTER 7. JUVENILES AND GANGS
Introduction
A History of American Gangs
Contemporary Gangs in the United States
Gang Organization
Gang Demographics
Illegal Gang Activities
Gang Presence in Our Schools
Gang Prevention
Leaving a Gang
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
CHAPTER 8. JUVENILES AND VIOLENCE
Introduction
Juvenile Violence
Youth Gun Violence
School Violence and Victimization in Elementary and Secondary Education Settings
Teen Dating Violence
Juvenile Violence and the Media
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
CHAPTER 9. JUVENILES AND CYBERCRIME
Introduction
The Internet
Digital Piracy
Cyberbullying
Cyberstalking
Online Sexual Offenses Between Romantic Partners
Hacking
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
CHAPTER 10. JUVENILE DRUG USE
Introduction
Types of Drugs
Juvenile Drug Courts
Substance Abuse Treatment for Juveniles
Summary
Discussion Questions
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
PART IV: MOVING FORWARD
CHAPTER 11. EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS FOR JUVENILES
Introduction
Evidence-Based Strategies in Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Programming
Summary
Exploring Juvenile Justice Further
Appendix A: Girls in the Juvenile Justice System
Appendix B: 5 Ways Law Enforcement Agencies Can Use Data on Juveniles
Appendix C: Gangs in Schools
Appendix D: Juvenile Justice Model Data Project
Glossary
Notes
Index

Editorial Reviews

Juvenile Justice: An Active-Learning Approach succinctly covers what criminal justice students need to know about the juvenile justice system. This text offers a variety of learning activities that will engage students, making the information more pertinent to what happens in the field.”

Cindy Boyles

"Juvenile Justice: An Active-Learning Approach succinctly covers what criminal justice students need to know about the juvenile justice system. This text offers a variety of learning activities that will engage students, making the information more pertinent to what happens in the field."

--Cindy Boyles

"This is an introductory text for juvenile justice that explains the complexities of the juvenile justice system in a conversational tone. While many terms are introduced, the introduction of each term is fairly subtle and embedded in the discussion itself. The text is designed to be interactive, and includes many activities that push students to explore topics in more depth, assess real-life examples, and apply ideas to new contexts."

--Lacey Wallace

From the Publisher

"This is a strong book to use for learners interested in learning an overview of the juvenile system and if they are interested in knowing the laws and case law that pertain to juveniles. It is well-written and easy to follow."

Kimberly Stewart

"This text is written in a way that concepts are understood by the students. The active learning exercises are well-written and enhance the material."

James Ledet

This is an introductory text for juvenile justice that explains the complexities of the juvenile justice system in a conversational tone. While many terms are introduced, the introduction of each term is fairly subtle and embedded in the discussion itself. The text is designed to be interactive, and includes many activities that push students to explore topics in more depth, assess real-life examples, and apply ideas to new contexts.”

Lacey Wallace