This book offers a comprehensive introduction to juvenile
delinquency by defining and describing juvenile delinquency,
examining explanations for delinquent behavior, and considering
contemporary efforts to control delinquency through prevention and
juvenile justice. The text cultivates an understanding of juvenile
delinquency by examining and linking key criminological theories
and research. Coverage includes: the historical origins and
transformation of "juvenile delinquency" and juvenile justice; the
nature of delinquency, addressing the extent of delinquent
offenses, the social correlates of offending and victimization
(age, gender, race and ethnicity, and social class), and the
developmental patterns of offending; theoretical explanations of
delinquency, with insights from biosocial criminology, routine
activities, rational choice, social control, social learning,
social structure, labeling, and critical criminologies;
evidence-based practice in delinquency prevention and contemporary
juvenile justice. Fully revised and updated, the new edition
incorporates the latest theory and research in the field of
juvenile delinquency and provides expanded discussion of
contemporary juvenile justice reform, evidence-based practice in
delinquency prevention, and disproportionate minority contact
throughout the juvenile justice process. This book is essential
reading for courses on juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice.
The book is supported by a range of compelling pedagogical
features. Each chapter includes key terms, learning objectives, an
opening case study, box inserts that provide practical application
of theory and research, critical thinking questions, suggested
reading, useful websites, and a glossary of key terms. A companion
website offers an array of resources for students and instructors.
For students, this website provides chapter overviews, flashcards
of key terms, and useful websites. The instructor site is password
protected and offers a complete set of PowerPoint slides and an
extensive test bank for each chapter-all prepared by the authors.
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