Shoemaker, Donald J

Addresses the development of as well as the problems, controversies, and solutions related to the contemporary U.S. Juvenile Justice System. Profiles people and events, and provides facts and figures about the juvenile population, offenders, crime data, and trends in justice. Lists agencies and organizations and additional resources.

Presents an overview of the juvenile justice system in America, and traces its development, treatment programs, agencies and organizations, and important people and events in its history.