Preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency : a comprehensive framework

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Preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency : a comprehensive framework

James C. Howell

Sage, c2009

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Juvenile delinquency : preventing and reducing : a comprehensive framework

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-367) and index

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内容説明

The Second Edition of Preventing and Reducing Juvenile Delinquency: A Comprehensive Framework aims to inform students about the latest research and the most promising and effective programs and provides a wealth of information for understanding, preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency. Key Features Examines the history of current juvenile justice system policies and practices, including the juvenile violence "epidemic" Discusses key myths about juvenile violence and the ability of the juvenile justice system to handle modern-day juvenile delinquents Applies developmental theories of juvenile delinquency to understanding how juvenile offender careers evolve Reviews effective prevention and rehabilitation programs and what does not work Presents a comprehensive framework for building a continuum of effective programs Intended Audience: This is an ideal supplementary text for undergraduate and graduate courses in juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, and violent offender intervention courses. It is also essential reading for juvenile justice and social services research and development specialists.

目次

Preface PART I: The Historical Context of Current Juvenile Justice System Policies and Practices 1. Superpredators and Other Myths About Juvenile Delinquency 2. Moral Panic Over Juvenile Delinquency 3. Juvenile Delinquency Trends PART II: The Research Base on Juvenile Offenders and Gangs 4. A Theory of Juvenile Deilinquency and Gang Involvement 5. Juvenile Offender Careers 6. Youth Gangs 7. Effective Programs for Preventing and Reducing Youth Gang Problems PART III: Programmatic and Policy Responses to Juvenile Delinquency 8. Principles and Characteristics of Best Practice Programs 9. Effective Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs 10. The Comprehensive Strategy Framework: An Illustration 11. What Doesn't Work in Preventing and Reducing Juvenile Delinquency 12. Transfer of Juveniles to the Crimnal Justice System Concluding Observations Appendix: Two Model Assessment Instruments Credits and Sources Glossary References Index

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