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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a thorough and comprehensive text that covers theoretical bases, interpersonal and intrapersonal contributions to the delinquency problem, the juvenile justice system, and juvenile rehabilitation and corrections. * Whitney M. Gass, Southern Arkansas University *
Juvenile Delinquency provides a comprehensive, well-written overview of the juvenile justice system and explanations for juvenile delinquency. The text eloquently merges historical and contemporary issues of juvenile justice and presents them in a manner that undergraduate students can easily comprehend. * Chenelle A. Jones, Ohio Dominican University *
This text stands out because it presents very complex, often confusing and contradictory data simply and in an easy-to-read format. * W. Mark Franks, University of Mississippi *
Table of ContentsPart 1: The Nature and Extent of Delinquency 1. What Is Delinquency and How Does It Differ from Adult Crime? 2. How Is Delinquency Measured? 3. How Much Delinquency Is There, and Is Delinquency Increasing? 4. Who Is Most Likely to Engage in Delinquency? Part 2: The Causes of Delinquency: Theories 5. What Is a Theory and How Do We Test Theories? 6. Strain Theory 7. Social Learning Theory 8. Control Theory 9. Labeling Theory 10. The Life Course 11. Is Delinquency More Likely in Certain Types of Situations? 12. Group Differences in Delinquency Part 3: The Causes of Delinquency: Research 13. Individual Traits 14. The Family 15. The School 16. Delinquent Peers and Gangs 17. Other Social Influences 18. Pulling It All Together Part 4: The Control and Prevention of Delinquency 19. Policies and Programs 20. The Police 21. Juvenile Court and Corrections 22. The Juvenile Justice System 23. The Strategies of Deterrence and Incapacitation 24. The Strategies of Prevention and Rehabilitation 25. What Should We Do to Reduce Delinquency?
