juvenile corrections

A collection of anecdotes based on interviews with young people involved in the criminal justice system, ranging in ages from fifteen to twenty-one. The kids in this book represent a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations and ethnicities. Every story is different, but there are common threads ? loss of parenting, dislocation, poverty, truancy, addiction, discrimination.

Looks at the events surrounding the closing of the Dozier School for Boys in Florida, a reform school that had been in use for one hundred years, in which several of the students were physically and sexually abused.

"Describes ... the issues facing young people behind bars both in the United States and abroad. The book includes information about teens incarcerated around the globe, including those who are economic prisoners forced to work to pay off familial debts. This volume also sheds light on what life is like for teens after their sentence has been served"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the perils and challenges faced by the tens of thousands of young people detained daily in the U.S. criminal justice system.

This book serves as a helpful guide for those who find themselves in the juvenile justice system.

A collection of essays exploring varying opinions regarding the debate over whether or not juveniles should be sentenced to life without the chance for parole as punishment for their crimes.

Contains essays that offer varying perspectives on issues that relate to juvenile crimes, discussing the causes of juvenile crime and violence, how the criminal justice system treats juvenile offenders, and preventative measures.

Provides opposing viewpoints on issues concerning juvenile crime, addressing the seriousness, its causes, how the justice system should respond, and what policies will help reduce it. Includes a bibliography, discussion questions, and a list of related organizations.

Responsible teen Sadie is plummeted into a period of despair and reflection when her decision to take the fall on a drug charge for her older sister lands her a six-month stint in a juvenile detention center.

Discusses the current prison system and such problems as arbitrary sentencing, overcrowding, and the treatment of juvenile offenders.