The study of juvenile justice process and systems is an
investigation of a truly unique network that is predicated on a
distinctive body of theory. Juvenile Justice: Process and Systems
is an ideal textbook for those who wish to explore the theory and
practice of providing justice to juveniles. Author Gus Martin
introduces readers to juvenile justice in the contemporary era,
while providing a contextual grounding in the historical origins of
modern process and systems. This book is a review of institutions,
procedures, and theories that are specifically directed toward
addressing the problems of juvenile deviance and victimization.
Organized into four thematic parts, Juvenile Justice presents a
logical sequence of topics that are designed to incrementally build
upon the concepts introduced in previous chapters. Part I
introduces students to the fundamental considerations that are
essential for developing a contextual understanding of the juvenile
justice process. Part II examines the roles of the police, juvenile
court, and corrections systems. Part III reviews the unique
community-based innovations found in the juvenile justice system.
Part IV takes a look at the future challenges of juvenile
justice.Key Features Chapter Opening Vignettes. Each chapter begins
with an engaging narrative focusing on an event or incident that
will set the stage for the chapter. Chapter Perspectives. The
chapters incorporate boxed inserts that explore people, events, and
organizations that are relevant to the subject matter of each
chapter. Extensive Illustration Program. The frequent use of tables
with up-to-date data along with carefully selected photographs
enhance the chapter discussions."Juvenile Justice Professions." At
the ends of chapters are profiles of occupations that interact with
the juvenile justice system on a daily basis. Discussion Boxes.
Challenging questions and provocative information are presented in
a case format at the ends of chapters to stimulate critical
thinking and further debate. Key Terms and Concepts. Important
terms and ideas introduced in each chapter are listed for review
and are further explored in the books glossary. Web Exercises.
Internet exercises at the end of each chapter have been designed to
provoke class discussion and prompt further research. Student Study
Site. Accompanying the text is a study site http:
//www.sagepub.com/martin with interactive quizzes, electronic
flashcards, recommended Web sites, links to sites provided in the
Web Exercises, and more.
Juvenile Justice is designed for undergraduate students studying
juvenile justice systems, juvenile justice process, juvenile
delinquency, and law enforcement in the departments of
Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Political
Science, Sociology, and other disciplines in the social
sciences.
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