Controversies in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
| Author | : Peter J. Benekos |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 2014-10-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317523772 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317523776 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (776 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Controversies in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency by : Peter J. Benekos
Download or read book Controversies in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency written by Peter J. Benekos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After providing a history of the development of the juvenile court, this book explores some of the most important current controversies in juvenile justice. Original essays review major theories of juvenile delinquency, explore psychological and biological factors that may explain delinquent behavior, and examine the nexus between substance abuse and delinquency. A final chapter provides a comparative analysis.
