Juvenile Justice

Comprehensive, focused, and up-to-date, Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Tenth Edition illustrates the practical realities of the juvenile justice system and the most current topics in the field. Students will learn about the history, process, and theories of the juvenile justice system, and gain access to the latest crime measurements while exploring important issues like community-based sanctions, treatment and rehabilitation, gangs, and international youth crime. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, bestselling authors Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, and Robert D. Hanser guide readers through the methods and problems of the system and offer realistic insights for students interested in a career in juvenile justice. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.