Nature and patterns of juvenile offending -- Individual level variables -- Social contexts and delinquency -- Social process and delinquency -- Juvenile court : history and context -- Juvenile court clientele -- Juvenile court case processing : screening, detention, and trial -- Sanctioning delinquents -- Youth in criminal court -- Juvenile justice policy
Summary
This title presents a compilation of critical reviews of knowledge about causes of delinquency and their significance for justice policy, and about developments in the juvenile justice system to prevent and control youth crime
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 922-926) and index
