Do the crime, do the time : juvenile criminals and adult justice in the American court system / G. Larry Mays and Rick Ruddell.

Author/creator Mays, G. Larry
Other author Ruddell, Rick, 1961-
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, 2012.
Descriptionxv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Adult time for adult crimes -- Understanding the system -- Juvenile crime and transfer trends -- Transfers and public policy -- The Supreme Court defines the boundaries of juvenile justice -- Public opinion, public policy, and juvenile justice -- Implications of transfers for juvenile offenders -- Future of transfers.
Abstract "This book provides a fresh look at the way the United States is choosing to deal with some of the serious or persistent youth offenders: by transferring juvenile offenders to adult courts"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [207]-232) and index.
LCCN 2011045318
ISBN9780313392429 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0313392420 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780313392436 (ebk.)
ISBN0313392439 (ebk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF9794 .M393 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold