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.
| ISBN: | 9781138144811 |
| Publication date: | 29th July 2016 |
| Author: | Peter J. Benekos, Alida V. Merlo |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 364 pages |
| Genres: |
Crime and criminology Political control and freedoms |