juvenile delinquency

After Mafuyu is expelled from school for delinquency, her mother sends her to an isolated country school, where Mafuyu tries to transform herself into a well-behaved young lady. But, after she rescues her new teacher from a beating and then discovers that the school is full of delinquents, Mafuyu realizes that turning over a new leaf is going to be difficult.

Explores gang life and describes how gangs work through the words and stories of former and current gang members and victims of gang violence. Practical advice and resources are included.

A judge presents information for teens and their parents on preparing for a juvenile court appearance. Describes the process of the juvenile justice system and focuses on the most common juvenile offenses.

A collection of twenty-two essays that provides varying perspectives on issues regarding youth violence, such as its occurrence throughout history, societal and media influences, and more.

Two star high school basketball players, one black and one white, experience the justice system differently after committing a crime together and getting caught.

A founder of the Crips in Los Angeles introduces kids to the dangers of belonging to a gang.

The co-founder of the Crips tells how gang members abuse the power they have to hurt others and ultimately hurt themselves.

Argues against joining gangs because such groups hurt people and neighborhoods.

Presents arguments both in favor of and opposed to various treatments, programs, and punishments, examining issues such as youth curfews, juveniles in adult courts, legal representation for juveniles, juvenile boot camps, group homes, and out-of-home placement.

Contains articles in which the authors address a variety of topics related to the correctional system, including capital punishment, furlough and work-release programs, preventive detention, religious rights, and others, and provides arguments for and against the practices of the laws and policies related to each issue.