基本説明
Informs readers about the latest research and the most promising and effective programmes for understanding, preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency.
Full Description
This book aims to inform students about the latest research and the most promising and effective programs for understanding, preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency. The book is geared to preparing students for a career in juvenile justice or related social service systems, and becoming research or program development specialists. The history of current juvenile justice system policies and practices are examined, including the juvenile violence "epidemic." Key myths about juvenile violence and the ability of the juvenile justice system to handle modern-day juvenile delinquents are critically examined. Developmental theories of juvenile delinquency are applied to understanding how juvenile offender careers evolve. Effective prevention and rehabilitation programs and what does not work are reviewed. A comprehensive framework for building a continuum of effective programs is presented in Part III.
Contents
PART I - THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF CURRENT JUVENILE JUSTIC SYSTEMS POLICIES AND PRACTICES Chapter 1 - Serious and Violent Juvenile Delinquency Trends Chapter 2 - Myths about Juvenile Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System Chapter 3 -Moral Panic Over Juvenile Delinquency and the Consequences PART II - THE RESEARCH BASE ON JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND WHAT DOESN'T WORK Chapter 4 - Serious, Violent, Chronic Juvenile Offender Careers Chapter 5 - Youth Gang Members as Serious, Violent, and Chronic Offenders Chapter 6 - Risk and Protective Factors for Delinquency Chapter 7 - What Doesn't Work in Preventing and Reducing Juvenile Delinquency Chapter 8 - Transfer of Juveniles to the Criminal Justice System PART III - EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK Chapter 9 - Effective Prevention and Early Intervention Programs Chapter 10 - Effective Rehabilitation Programs for Juvenile Offenders Chapter 11 - Historical Development of Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Approaches Chapter 12 - The Comprehensive Strategy Framework Chapter 13 - An Illustration of the Comprehensive Strategy Framework
