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 Info | Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, 2012. |
| Description | xv, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [207]-232) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011045318 |
| ISBN | 9780313392429 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0313392420 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313392436 (ebk.) |
| ISBN | 0313392439 (ebk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF9794 .M393 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |