Juvenile Justice and Youth Violence
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Comprehensive and detailed, this book provides information on: the history of the United States′ response to juvenile delinquency; the increasing seriousness of the problem; and the public policies available to deal with it. James C Howell cites the pressing need for a clearer understanding of the risk factors for youth violence. Long-term solutions such as the development of more effective prevention programmes, better-matched offender//treatment programmes, and a more cost effective juvenile justice system are also discussed. Extensive figures and tables are included.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0761903739
ISBN13:9780761903734
Release Date:July 1997
Publisher:Sage Publications, Inc
Length:261 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"
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