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This centennial collection of essays and original research studies
captures the varied spectrum of philosophies and concerns of the
board and staff of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
(NCCD) over the past century . The criminological experts
represented in this volume are renowned for their study and
research into the far reaches of this field of study. As a
chronicle of the NCCD's development, editors Barry Krisberg, Susan
Marchionna, and Christopher Baird include some of the most
groundbreaking material to come out of the workings of this unique
American institution. Key Features Includes insights from some of
the greatest thinkers in the world of criminology: In its first 100
years, the Council has been guided by great criminological
thinkers, including Milton Rector, Norval Morris, Marvin Wolfgang,
Don Gottfredson, Allen Breed, Roscoe Pound, and others. This volume
captures some of their best writing. Promotes the importance of the
juvenile court: Respecting the rights of all citizens, NCCD
supports the need for a separate system of justice for children.
Considers alternatives to incarceration: The included essays and
studies address the failings of mass incarceration as a crime
control policy and review the value of alternatives to
incarceration. Encourages the advancement of effective crime
control strategies: The book explores the ways in which social
justice and criminal justice are inextricably linked and ponders
possible paths to breaking the cycles of violence and
incarceration. Sets the foundation for future research: NCCD's
gifted staff members, past and present, have created a legacy of
research that will help chart a course into the organization's next
century. Intended Audience This supplemental text is designed for
advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology, law,
jurisprudence, sociology, and social psychology.
This centennial collection of essays and original research studies
captures the varied spectrum of philosophies and concerns of the
board and staff of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
(NCCD) over the past century . The criminological experts
represented in this volume are renowned for their study and
research into the far reaches of this field of study. As a
chronicle of the NCCD's development, editors Barry Krisberg, Susan
Marchionna, and Christopher Baird include some of the most
groundbreaking material to come out of the workings of this unique
American institution. Key Features Includes insights from some of
the greatest thinkers in the world of criminology: In its first 100
years, the Council has been guided by great criminological
thinkers, including Milton Rector, Norval Morris, Marvin Wolfgang,
Don Gottfredson, Allen Breed, Roscoe Pound, and others. This volume
captures some of their best writing. Promotes the importance of the
juvenile court: Respecting the rights of all citizens, NCCD
supports the need for a separate system of justice for children.
Considers alternatives to incarceration: The included essays and
studies address the failings of mass incarceration as a crime
control policy and review the value of alternatives to
incarceration. Encourages the advancement of effective crime
control strategies: The book explores the ways in which social
justice and criminal justice are inextricably linked and ponders
possible paths to breaking the cycles of violence and
incarceration. Sets the foundation for future research: NCCD's
gifted staff members, past and present, have created a legacy of
research that will help chart a course into the organization's next
century. Intended Audience This supplemental text is designed for
advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology, law,
jurisprudence, sociology, and social psychology.
Juvenile justice policies have historically been built on a
foundation of myths and misconceptions. Fear of young, drug-addled
superpredators, concerns about immigrants and gangs, claims of
gender biases, and race hostilities have influenced the public's
views and, consequently, the evolution of juvenile justice. These
myths have repeatedly confused the process of rational policy
development for the juvenile justice system. Juvenile Justice:
Redeeming Our Children debunks myths about juvenile justice in
order to achieve an ideal system that would protect vulnerable
children and help build safer communities. Author Barry Krisberg
assembles broad and up-to-date research, statistical data, and
theories on the U.S. juvenile justice system to encourage effective
responses to youth crime. This text gives a historical context to
the ongoing quest for the juvenile justice ideal and examines how
the current system of laws, policies, and practices came into
place. Juvenile Justice reviews the best research-based knowledge
on what works and what does not work in the current system. The
book also examines failed juvenile justice policies and applies
high standards of scientific evidence to seek new resolutions. This
text helps students embrace the value of redemptive justice and
serves as a springboard for the current generation to implement
sounder social policies. Juvenile Justice is an ideal textbook for
undergraduate and graduate students studying juvenile justice in
Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology. The book is also an
excellent supplemental text for juvenile delinquency courses. About
the Author Barry Krisberg, PhD has been President of the National
Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) since 1983. Dr. Krisberg
received both his master's degree in Criminology and his doctorate
in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Hawaii and
has held previous faculty positions at the University of California
at Berkeley and the University of Minnesota. Dr. Krisberg was
appointed by the legislature to serve on the California Blue Ribbon
Commission on Inmate Population Management. He has several books
and articles to his credit, is known nationally for his research
and expertise on juvenile justice issues, and is called upon as a
resource for professionals and the media.
Juvenile justice policies have historically been built on a
foundation of myths and misconceptions. Fear of young, drug-addled
superpredators, concerns about immigrants and gangs, claims of
gender biases, and race hostilities have influenced the public's
views and, consequently, the evolution of juvenile justice. These
myths have repeatedly confused the process of rational policy
development for the juvenile justice system. Juvenile Justice:
Redeeming Our Children debunks myths about juvenile justice in
order to achieve an ideal system that would protect vulnerable
children and help build safer communities. Author Barry Krisberg
assembles broad and up-to-date research, statistical data, and
theories on the U.S. juvenile justice system to encourage effective
responses to youth crime. This text gives a historical context to
the ongoing quest for the juvenile justice ideal and examines how
the current system of laws, policies, and practices came into
place. Juvenile Justice reviews the best research-based knowledge
on what works and what does not work in the current system. The
book also examines failed juvenile justice policies and applies
high standards of scientific evidence to seek new resolutions. This
text helps students embrace the value of redemptive justice and
serves as a springboard for the current generation to implement
sounder social policies. Juvenile Justice is an ideal textbook for
undergraduate and graduate students studying juvenile justice in
Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology. The book is also an
excellent supplemental text for juvenile delinquency courses. About
the Author Barry Krisberg, PhD has been President of the National
Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) since 1983. Dr. Krisberg
received both his master's degree in Criminology and his doctorate
in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Hawaii and
has held previous faculty positions at the University of California
at Berkeley and the University of Minnesota. Dr. Krisberg was
appointed by the legislature to serve on the California Blue Ribbon
Commission on Inmate Population Management. He has several books
and articles to his credit, is known nationally for his research
and expertise on juvenile justice issues, and is called upon as a
resource for professionals and the media.
"This sourcebook provides outstandingly important, up-to-date, and comprehensive reviews of knowledge about the prevention and treatment of serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenders. It is an essential reference work for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in this topic." --David P. Farrington, Professor of Psychological Criminology, University of Cambridge "At a time when the basic unit of policy about youth crime is often the sound bite, this volume shows the value of information and sustained analysis in creating a balanced program for dealing with the serious juvenile offender. The book is of value both as a specific set of youth crime proposals and as a model of the policy planning process in a difficult area." --Franklin E. Zimring, William Simon Professor of Law and Director, Earl Warren Legal Institute, University of California at Berkeley This indispensable sourcebook sculpts an alternative response to juvenile crime. The rise of violent crimes committed by youths and the lack of effective responses to treating juvenile offenders have underscored the dire need for a different approach. Some of the most respected experts in juvenile justice answer that need in this authoritative volume, presenting a balanced, humane, and effective strategy for change. The result is a comprehensive approach to preventing, treating, and controlling serious juvenile criminal behavior. Thorough analysis of strategy implementation complements discussion of core issues such as controlling delinquency, developing early and intensive intervention programs, risk assessment, and classification tools. The inclusion of special chapters on recent gang research and juveniles in the criminal court system make this volume the essential up-to-date resource for juvenile justice specialists. A Sourcebook: Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders gathers together information integral to the work of policymakers, lawmakers, law enforcement personnel, and social workers as well as criminal justice researchers, sociologists, and advanced students in these fields.
Recipient of the 1993 American Society of Criminology's August
Vollmer Award for distinguished contribution to the profession of
criminology Youth violence continues to rise at an alarming rate in
a civilization that is being characterized as the most violent in
history. Global economic transformations; weakened family, school,
and church structures; and an inefficient juvenile justice system
only add to the doomsday projections for troubled youngsters, who
see little in the way of preventive advocacy. Reinventing Juvenile
Justice presents an honest albeit painful view of the current
status of justice for young offenders. Could it be that the
celebrated "children's court" has outlived its usefulness? This
central question is raised by the authors in exploring whether the
juvenile court can or should survive in the years ahead. With no
core constituency in the political arena, the pressure to handle
more children in adult courts and correctional facilities will only
increase and the challenge of needed reform will go unmet. Among
some of the other issues discussed are juvenile justice laws and
court procedures, influences on probation petition and detention
decisions, and the influence of gender and race on taking youth
into custody. Students and caring professionals will find the
invaluable material in this book of tremendous assistance in
addressing a generation of young people on whom our world's future
depends. "This book is informative, not least about developments in
the U.S.A, and is easy to read." --Youth and Policy "The authors
have substantial reputations in the field and are well qualified to
make recommendations. This book compares favorably with books
offering different assessments and solutions." --Choice "[The book]
has great market potential as a juvenile justice text and
supplemental text. . . . [It] is very readable and well organized.
. . . It will also have a broad appeal in the practitioner
community . . . . Youth correction workers, probation officers,
juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, public defenders,
child advocates, and youth service workers will find this to be a
useful book." --Ira M. Schwartz, Professor and Director, The Center
for the Study of Youth Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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