The U.S. Department of Justice reports that over 1.5 million people under the age of eighteen are arrested in the United States annually. A select few of these young people may have the education or familial resources to navigate the juvenile justice system and avoid detention, but the majority do not. Geared toward those teens who are most at risk, this title takes an in-depth look at the statistics and realities of juvenile detention centers. Legal expertreviewed facts and advice paired with testimonials aim to keep juveniles in the know and out of detention centers.

Product Description: Tackling juvenile offending has become a key part of crime reduction strategies. The articles selected for this volume examine juvenile offending from various critical perspectives and represent the work of the most influential international figures in the field...read more

Product Description: A significant barrier to successful juvenile intervention is misconduct committed against juveniles by the persons employed to help them. Professional Misconduct with Juveniles explores the nature of employee-on-youth misconduct, its extent, its consequences, factors that increase its occurrence, and potential solutions to the problem...read more

The deposed Chief of Staff charts his political rise and fall, offering a lively critique of the Reagan administration, particularly 'Irangate' and the ensuing chaos for which many blamed Regan

Product Description: Over the past 15 years, evidence-based practice in juvenile justice has moved from a concept to a full blown practice in a number of states. They have used research based principles and programs to: - completely reorganize their system for treating juveniles -reduce crime and recidivism -and saved money in the process...read more

Product Description: This Photovoice study explored youth crime from the perspective of young men who have experienced incarceration. Participant-generated photographs and captions provide visual entry into the lives of these adolescents as they navigate the reentry process...read more

The deposed Chief of Staff charts his political rise and fall, offering a lively critique of the Reagan administration, particularly 'Irangate' and the ensuing chaos for which many blamed Regan