Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice

Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice

Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice

Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice

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Overview

The Tenth Edition of Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice illustrates the practical realities of the juvenile justice system and the most current topics in the field. You will not only learn about the history, process, and theories of the juvenile justice system, but also gain access to the latest crime measurements and explore important issues such as community-based sanctions, treatment and rehabilitation, gangs, and international youth crime. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, authors Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, and Robert D. Hanser guide you through the methods and problems of the system and offer realistic insights for students interested in a career in juvenile justice.

Real-life examples, excellent pedagogical features, and complete digital resources are provided to help you learn interactively.

Also available as a digital option (courseware). Learn more about Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice - Vantage Digital Option, Tenth Edition [ISBN: 978-1-0718-4103-7]

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781544395456
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication date: 11/24/2021
Edition description: Tenth Edition
Pages: 568
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Steven M. Cox earned his BS in psychology, MA in sociology, and Ph D in sociology at the University of Illinois in Urbana–Champaign. Dr. Cox was a member of the Law Enforcement and Justice Administration faculty at Western Illinois University from 1975 to 2007. For the past 45 years, he has served as trainer and consultant to numerous criminal justice agencies in the United States and abroad and has worked with several universities in the area of course development. In addition, Dr. Cox has authored and co-authored numerous successful textbooks and articles.

Jennifer M. Allen is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University and former department head of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of North Georgia. She has worked with juveniles in detention, on probation, and with those victimized by abuse and neglect. Dr. Allen has served on advisory boards for Big Brother/Big Sister mentoring programs, Rainbow Children’s Home, domestic violence/sexual assault programs, and teen courts. Dr. Allen has published in the areas of restorative justice, juvenile delinquency and justice, youth programming, police crime, and policing administration and ethics. She is also the coauthor of Criminal Justice Administration: A Service Quality Approach; The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice; The SAGE Guide to Writing in Research Methods; The SAGE Guide to Writing in Corrections; and The SAGE Guide to Writing in Policing.

Robert D. Hanser is a professor of criminal justice and the coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Hanser has a Ph D in marriage and family therapy and a Ph D in criminal justice. He also has graduate degrees in psychology (psychometrics emphasis), counseling, social work, and substance abuse administration. He is a national certified counselor, a licensed professional counselor in the states of Louisiana and Texas, a licensed addiction counselor, a certified hypnotherapist, and a certified anger management therapist. Dr. Hanser worked as a correctional officer at Eastham State Prison, in Texas, for several years. He has gained extensive practitioner experience in treatment programming in Louisiana at Richwood Correctional Center (RCC), Madison Parish Correctional Center (MPCC) and the Louisiana Transitional Center for Women (LTCW). He has expertise in therapeutic programming, mental health response, education within correctional facilities, substance use disorder treatment, and reentry. He holds a gubernatorial appointment on the Reentry Advisory Council of Louisiana, serves on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV), has been appointed to the Professional Educational Counsel with the American Correctional Association (ACA), and is an Executive Counselor for the Corrections section for the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). He is a past member of the 4th Judicial District’s Youth Services Planning Board, a past therapeutic director of the 4th Judicial District Drug Court, and is the lead therapist for the 4th Judicial District Reentry Court and the 4th Judicial District Batterer’s Intervention Program. Dr. Hanser is also a site surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). He has aided several organizations in obtaining and/or maintaining CARF accreditation throughout his career, with expertise in substance use and behavioral health treatment programming.

He has written Introduction to Corrections (3rd Ed.), Community Corrections (2nd Ed.), Juvenile Justice (10th Ed.), Correctional Counseling, Multiculturalism in the Criminal Justice System, Special Needs Offenders, and over 60 other publications, including textbooks, anthology chapters, and peer reviewed articles.

John J.Conrad served as chair of the Department of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University and was very active in the department, university, and surrounding community. After teaching for more than 30 years, he is now retired and enjoying his time traveling throughout the United States.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Juvenile Justice in Historical Perspective
Juvenile Justice Historically
Due Process and the Juvenile Justice System
Continuing Dilemmas in Juvenile Justice
Rethinking Juvenile Justice
Chapter 2. Characteristics, Definitions, and Measurement of Juvenile Offenders and Offenses
Delinquency Profiles
Social Factors
Physical Factors
The Intersectionality of Age, Gender, Race, and Social Class
Legal Definitions
Behavioral Definitions
Official Statistics: Sources and Problems
Official Statistics on Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 3. Child Abuse and Neglect
Domestic or Family Violence
Child Maltreatment
Types of Abuse and Neglect
Internet Exploitation
Intervention
Chapter 4. Schools and Delinquency
Protective Factors to Delinquency in School Environments
Risk Factors to Delinquency in School Environments
School Safety
Truancy
School Programs to Prevent or Deter Youth From Delinquency
Chapter 5. Theories of Causation
Scientific Theory
Some Early Theories
Biological Theories
Biosocial/Neurological Theory
Prenatal and Neonatal Development and Delinquency
Psychological Theories
Sociological Theories
Integrated Theories
Chapter 6. Juveniles and the Police
Police Discretion in Encounters With Juveniles
Police Procedures
Training and Competence of Juvenile Officers
Police–School Resource Officer and Liaison Programs
Community-Oriented Policing and Juveniles
Chapter 7. The Purpose and Scope of Juvenile Courts
Purpose
Comparison of Adult Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice Systems
How the Juvenile Court Accomplishes the Purpose
Concepts Included in the Scope of Juvenile Court Acts
Chapter 8. Juvenile Justice Procedures
Rights of Juveniles at Various Stages in Juvenile Court
Understanding Bail and Taking Youth Into Custody by the Police
Juvenile Court Proceedings
Detention or Shelter Care
Chapter 9. Key Figures in Juvenile Court Proceedings
Roles of the Prosecutor and Defense Counsel
Relationship Between the Prosecutor and the Defense Counsel: Adversarial or Cooperative?
Judges and Probation Officers in Juvenile Court
Role of Children and Family Services Personnel, Victim Advocates, and Court Appointed Special Advocates in Juvenile Court
Training and Competence of Juvenile Court Personnel
Chapter 10. Prevention and Diversion Programs
Prevention and Diversion
Diversion Programs
Examples of Prevention and Diversion Programs
Some Criticisms
Chapter 11. Treatment Programming and Trauma-Informed Care With Juvenile Offenders
Mental Health Needs of Juvenile Offenders
Family-of-Origin Issues
Therapeutic Courts
Types of Treatment Modalities
Trauma-Informed Care
Sexuality, Sex Counseling, and Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment
Chapter 12. Dispositional Alternatives
Dispositional Alternatives—Probation, Restorative Justice, Foster Homes, and Treatment Centers
Juvenile Corrections—Dilemmas and Consequences
Capital Punishment and Youthful Offenders
Possible Solutions
Chapter 13. Violent Juveniles and Gangs
Juvenile Violence and Juvenile Homicide
Gangs
Brief History of Gangs
Theoretical Perspectives on Gang Development
Gang Membership
Risk Factors to Delinquency in School Environments
Characteristics of Gang Members
Female Juveniles and Gang Membership
Response of Justice Network to Gangs
Public, Legislative, and Judicial Reaction
Alternatives to Incarceration for Violent Juveniles
Chapter 14. Global Issues in Juvenile Justice
Age of Responsibility
Juvenile Detention Rates Around the World
Juvenile Exploitation and Delinquency
Internal Administration of Juvenile Justice
Use of Restorative Justice With Young Offenders Around the World
Chapter 15. The Future of Juvenile Justice
Possibilities for the Future of Juvenile Justice
Utilizing and Addressing Advances in Technology
Barriers to Change in Juvenile Justice
Private Juvenile Detention Facilities
Improvements to the Juvenile Justice System
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