Literacy : a way out for at-risk youth / Jennifer Sweeney.
| Author/creator | Sweeney, Jennifer |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, [2012] |
| Description | xx, 133 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | "A perpetual tug of war": conflicting paradims in juvenile detention -- The juvenile justice process today -- Information needs of youth in detention -- Information services for youth in detention -- Detention library service models -- Model programs and services -- Strange but true: inside the world of detention library collection development -- From conflict to cooperation: making it work in detention -- Conclusion: the future role of librarians serving teens in detention. |
| Abstract | "This exploration of juvenile corrections librarianship provides a complete description of these specialized services, addresses unique challenges in this library environment, and promotes intellectual and social growth for at-risk youth"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [123]- 128) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011042804 |
| ISBN | 9781598846744 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 1598846744 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z711.92.J88 S94 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |