justice, administration of

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.

Text and color photos introduce the process of community lawmaking, explaining why rules are important and covering such topics as judges, town meetings, and citizens' rights and responsibilities.

Looks at racial profiling and discrimination, discussing what it is, why it happens, the legalities surrounding racial profiling and more.

Looks at how the juvenile criminal court systems works, discussing the difference between fun and serious trouble, what to do if arrested and more.

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.

A look at the world of the criminal, from ancient civilizations right up to modern times, focusing on the roles played by lawmakers and the police.

Describes the structure and functions of the judicial branch of a state government, discussing judges, lawyers, the different courts, and elections.

"Learn about the judicial branch of the United States government; learn more about how the judicial branch is structured and how it interprets laws to ensure that the federal government and society runs smoothly "--Provided by publisher.

Readers are introduced to the many facets of the United States judicial system.

Harris, a United States senator from California, describes how her upbringing and her career as the district attorney for San Francisco and later as California's attorney general influenced her passion for justice. She communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values and discusses the core truths that unite us and how to best act on them.