juvenile courts

Shares a story about Jamie, a young boy who picks up a gun from the street on his way to school, thinking to scare a bully, and ends up in the juvenile court system, and provides facts about what happens when children break the law, the types of crimes kids commit, and various kinds of hearings and their outcomes.

Takes a look at what is happening to kids--the way they get into trouble, how boys and girls interact with the law, what happens to them when they get arrested, hotlines available for help.

Describes what happens when a child breaks the law.

Examines the history and evolution of family court, as well as the continuing debate over the treatment of juveniles in the U.S. legal system.

Discusses the controversies surrounding juveniles being tried as adults.

Presents a year of observation and participation in the juvenile justice system in Los Angeles, following the stories of a handful of youths facing a variety of charges and awaiting decisions that will affect the rest of their lives.

Discusses the problems of the juvenile justice system, case studies of youthful offenders, and existing community programs that help them.

Answers commonly asked questions readers might have about the juvenile detention system, such as how teens are sentenced, what facilities are like, and what happens when teens leave the system. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

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.