Author Description

Comprehensive, Focused, And Up-to-date, Juvenile Justice: A Guide To Theory, Policy, And Practice, Tenth Edition, Is A Must-have Text That Takes Students On A Journey Through The Practical Realities Of The Juvenile Justice System And The Most Current Topics In The Field. Students Not Only Learn About The History, Process, And Theories Of The Juvenile Justice System, But They Also Gain Access To The Latest Crime Measurements And Explore Important Issues Such As Community-based Sanctions, Treatment And Rehabilitation, Gangs, And International Youth Crime. Emphasizing Evidence-based Practices, The Authors Guide Readers Through The Methods And Problems Of The System And Offer Realistic Insights For Students Interested In A Career In Juvenile Justice. Real-life Examples, Excellent Pedagogical Features, And Complete Digital Resources Are Provided To Help Instructors Effectively Teach The Course And Help Students Learn Interactively. Features And Benefits: In Practice Boxes Link Research To Practice And Help Students See The Practical Application Of What They Are Reading. Career Opportunity Boxes Identify The Skills And Education Needed For A Range Of Potential Juvenile Justice Careers That Students Can Explore. Built-in Learning Aids, Including Chapter Learning Objectives, Summaries, Key Terms Lists, And Critical Thinking Exercises, Provide Essential Support For Student Learning. Comprehensive Ancillaries Include A Password-protected Instructor Teaching Site And An Open-access Student Study Site Featuring Links To Online Videos And Npr Programming, Self-quizzes, And Sage Journal Articles For Each Chapter, Among Other Resources. What Would You Do? Scenarios Introduce Students To The Chapter Content By Getting Them Into The Mind-set Of A Practitioner. Critical Thinking Questions Appear At The End Of Boxed Features To Help Students Make The Connection Between The Material Presented And The Issues They Might Encounter As A Practitioner--