The American juvenile justice system
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The American juvenile justice system
（Law and criminal justice series, v. 5）
Sage Publications, c1985
- pbk.
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Bibliography: p. 123-130
Includes index
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Description
The American Juvenile Justice System, designed as an introductory text, gives a concise overview of the structure and processes of juvenile justice as practiced in the United States. The changing philosophies of juvenile justice and delinquency, the structure of juvenile courts, the rights of juveniles and ways of evaluating the effectiveness of juvenile justice programmes are all discussed in this comprehensive work.
Table of Contents
Defining the Scope of Juvenile Justice
Detection, Identification, and Prevention
The Police
The Juvenile Court
System and Procedure
The Adjudication Process
Sanctioning Delinquents
Determining Program Success or Failure
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