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UNINA9910366572403321 |
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Autore |
Kratcoski Peter C |
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Titolo |
Juvenile Delinquency : Theory, Research, and the Juvenile Justice Process / / by Peter C. Kratcoski, Lucille Dunn Kratcoski, Peter Christopher Kratcoski |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
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[6th ed. 2020.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (457 pages) : illustrations |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Juvenile delinquents |
Criminology |
Youth Offending and Juvenile Justice |
Criminological Theory |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Part I. Definitions, Scope and Trends in Juvenile Delinquency -- 1. The Transition of Child to Adult -- 2. Past and Current Biosocial Perspectives on Delinquency Causation -- 3. Social-Psychological Theories of Delinquency -- 4. Social Organizational Perspectives on Delinquency Causation -- 5. Perspectives on the Interpersonal Relationships in the Family -- 6. Perspectives on Gangs and Peer Group Influences Pertaining to Delinquency Causation -- 7. Perspectives on Delinquency and Violence in the Schools -- Part II. Youth in the Juvenile Justice System -- 8. Laws and Court Cases Pertaining to Children: Offenders and victims -- 9. Perspectives on Children as Victims of Abuse and Neglect -- 10. The Police Role in Delinquency Prevention and Control -- 11. Processing the Juvenile Offender: Diversion, Informal Handling, and Special Dockets -- 12. The Juvenile Court Process -- 13. Probation and Community Based Programs -- 14. Perspectives on Juveniles Incarcerated in Secure Facilities -- 15. Parole and Community Supervision -- 16. Counseling and Treatment of Juvenile Offenders. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Combining theory with practical application, this seminal introduction to juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice integrates the latest |
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research with emerging problems and trends in an overview of the field. Now in its sixth edition, this book features new interviews and discussions with child care professionals and juvenile justice practitioners on their experiences translating theory to practice. It addresses recent changes in the characteristics of delinquents alongside changes in laws and the rise of social media and smartphones. It includes a new chapter of international perspectives on juvenile justice and delinquency. Incorporated throughout is consideration of the mental health and special needs of youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as at-risk and non-fault children as victims. With attention to both quantitative and qualitative findings, this clear and comprehensive text will be useful for students of criminology, criminal justice, sociology and those interested in working with at-risk youth. |
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