Juvenile Justice In America

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An in-depth look at juvenile justice, from the perspective of offenders, victims, and field professionals
Juvenile Justice in America provides an in-depth look at the lives of juveniles, their experiences in society, and the consequences of those experiences. Through a balance of theory, evidence-based findings, and practical applications, the text carefully examines the structures, procedures, policies, and problems of American juvenile justice today. The 8th edition places further emphasis on delinquency prevention and expands coverage of juvenile offender populations.
Juvenile Justice in America, 8th Edition, is also available via Revel^®, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

Hallmark features of this title

Perspectives from within the juvenile justice system

• The Voices in the American Juvenile Justice System supplement presents firsthand stories from juvenile offenders, victims and justice professionals.
• Readings include materials from gang members, researchers, probation professionals, community organizers and judges.
• Real examples from evidence-based programs in each chapter show concepts in action.
• Focus boxes highlight pertinent laws, social policy and intervention programs. They also shed light on offenders’ thoughts and motivations.

Active learning opportunities

• Charts, graphs and critical-thinking questions help students analyze and apply material.
• Group exercises in each chapter include writing exercises and topics for small group discussion and class debate.

New and updated features of this title

Practical realities of the juvenile justice system

• UPDATED: Thinking Like a Correctional Professional boxes consider what a professional would do when faced with certain situations or decisions around juvenile justice policy.
• UPDATED: Career boxes detail how juvenile justice professionals work with youthful offenders.
• NEW: Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight real-life examples of evidence-based practices and programs currently in operation.

Latest issues, data and research in the field

• NEW: Chapter 14 is a new chapter on juvenile offender populations. It examines considerations around offenses involving drug use, gangs, violence, mental illness and homelessness.
• NEW: Every chapter includes a new section on social policy encouraging readers to consider “What can we do about juvenile crime?”
• NEW: Chapter 15 has a new section on the context of juvenile victimization. It also has an expanded section on professionalism in juvenile justice.

An in-depth look at juvenile justice lets students see into the minds of delinquents, victims, and field professionals.

Juvenile Justice in America provides an in-depth look at the lives of juveniles, their experiences in society, and the consequences of those experiences. The text carefully examines the structures, procedures, policies, and problems of American juvenile justice agencies. The Eighth Edition places further emphasis on delinquency prevention, and features a new chapter on juvenile offender populations to give readers a more comprehensive view of delinquents. Boxed features in every chapter highlight the practical realities of working in the juvenile justice system. The careful balance of theory, evidence-based findings, and practical applications gives readers the most up-to-date insight into the state of juvenile justice in America today.

Juvenile Justice in America, 8/e is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.

1. Juvenile Justice
2. The Extent and Nature of Juvenile Crime
3. Causes of Juvenile Crime
4. Gender and Juvenile Justice
5. The Prevention of Delinquency
6. The Police
7. The Juvenile Court
8. Juveniles in Adult Court
9. Community Corrections
10. Juvenile Institutionalization
11. Juvenile Aftercare
12. Treatment Technologies
13. Juvenile Gangs
14. Drugs and Delinquency
15. Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century

About our authors

Clemens Bartollas, PhD, is professor of sociology at the University of Northern Iowa. He holds a BA from Davis and Elkins College, a BD from Princeton Theological Seminary, an STM from San Francisco Theological Seminary and a PhD in sociology, with a special emphasis on criminology, from The Ohio State University. Dr. Bartollas taught at Pembroke State University from 1973 to 1975, at Sangamon State University from 1975 to 1980 and at the University of Northern Iowa from 1981 to the present. He has received honors at the University of Northern Iowa, including Distinguished Scholar, the Donald McKay Research Award and the Regents’ Award for Faculty Excellence. Dr. Bartollas, like his coauthor, is also the author of numerous articles and more than 30 books, including previous editions of Juvenile Delinquency (Allyn & Bacon, 2006), Juvenile Justice in America (with Stuart J. Miller; Prentice Hall, 2011) and Women and the Criminal Justice System (with Katherine Stuart van Wormer; Prentice Hall, 2011).

Matthew Makarios, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology at the University of Northern Iowa. He received his BA in criminology from the University of Minnesota Duluth, his MA in criminal justice from Washington State University, and his PhD in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati.

For courses in juvenile justice, delinquency, criminal justice, criminology, and social work.

An in-depth look at juvenile justice, from the perspective of offenders, victims, and field professionals
Juvenile Justice in America provides an in-depth look at the lives of juveniles, their experiences in society, and the consequences of those experiences. Through a balance of theory, evidence-based findings, and practical applications, the text carefully examines the structures, procedures, policies, and problems of American juvenile justice today. The 8th edition places further emphasis on delinquency prevention and expands coverage of juvenile offender populations.

Juvenile Justice in America, 8th Edition, is also available via Revel^®, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.