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Juvenile Justice: Policies Programs and Practices is a student-friendly introduction to the U.S. juvenile justice system that includes practical real-world information on issues of juvenile justice. The text presents the juvenile justice system as a social institution focusing on its programs policies and practices as well as possible careers in juvenile justice. The 6th edition discusses the impact of COVID-19 on juvenile crime victimization and adjudication; looks at the overall decline in juvenile crime rates over the last decade; and presents new material on Trauma-Informed Care. The Myth vs. Fact continues to debunk myths and common misconceptions about the juvenile justice system. And the Self-Checks provided throughout the book provide review questions meant to help students check their comprehension of concepts and reflect on what they read.