juvenile justice, administration of

"The juvenile justice system deals with young people who have been accused of criminal acts. A wide variety of criminal justice professionals work in juvenile justice specialties, including law enforcement officers, lawyers, judges, court staff, probation officers, counselors, educators, child welfare workers, and policy makers. It's challenging work, but they have the satisfaction of knowing that effective intervention can make a huge difference in the lives of young offenders. This title includes informative features, such as sidebars and graphic organizers, that spotlight career requirements, rewards, and prospects"--.

The Juvenile Justice System examines all aspects of juvenile justice in the United States. It discusses the history behind the US juvenile justice system and how juveniles are affected by the system. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Examines all aspects of juvenile justice in the United States . . . Discusses the history behind the US juvenile justice system and how juveniles are affected by the system"--Provided by publisher.

In their own voices, raw and uncensored, inmates sentenced to death as teenagers talk about their lives in prison, and share their thoughts and feelings about how they ended up there.

Approximately ten thousand children are imprisoned in adult correctional facilities in the United States on any given day. Children as young as thirteen have received life sentences in prisons far from their family and community, vulnerable to abuse and neglect. These are often the same conditions that led them there in the first place. What is the most effective method of dealing with youth offenders? Should they be tried as adults and incarcerated with adult prisoners? Is money better spent on education and rehabilitation? This resource tackles these difficult questions through diverse perspectives written by authorities on the subject.

Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children in the juvenile court system, and provides information about the history of America's juvenile justice, why young people are put in the system, the juvenile mentoring program, youth court, and prevention and rehabilitation measures.

Author Nell Bernstein argues that there is no "good way" to lock up a child, as she investigates the flaws within the juvenile justice system.

"In 2003, when Terrence Graham was sixteen, he and three other teens attempted to rob a barbeque restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. Though they left with no money, and no one was seriously injured, Terrence was sentenced to die in prison for his involvement in that crime"--Jacket flap.

"Committing a felony at a young age can set a young adult back in many ways, including personal relationships, education, and career path. With guidance from the right people, it is possible to recover from a felony conviction. This volume provides practical information about juvenile felonies, starting with what constitutes a felony, how felonies are tried in court, and how felony prosecution can affect someone's life. Readers will learn what to do if they're arrested, how to select an attorney, the steps of the often complicated legal system, and tips for staying out of trouble in the first place"--Provided by the publisher.