Juvenile delinquency : theory, practice, and law / Larry J. Siegel, Joseph J. Senna.

Author/creator Siegel, Larry J., 1947-
Other author Senna, Joseph J.
Format Book
Edition7th ed.
Publication InfoAustralia ; Belmont, CA : Wadsworth, ©2000.
Descriptionxxii, 670, A-43 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents The concept of delinquency. Childhood and delinquency -- The nature and extent of delinquency -- Theories of delinquency. Focus on the individual: choice and trait theories -- Social structure and delinquency -- Social process theories: learning, control, and developmental -- Social reaction theories: labeling and conflict -- Environmental influences on delinquency. Gender and delinquency -- The family and delinquency: makeup, influence, and abuse -- Peers and delinquency: juvenile gangs and groups -- Schools and delinquency -- Drug use and delinquency -- Juvenile justice advocacy. The history and development of juvenile justice -- Controlling juvenile offenders. Police work with juveniles -- Pretrial procedures -- The juvenile trial and disposition -- Juvenile corrections. Juvenile probation and community treatment -- Institutions for juveniles.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 99025735
ISBN0534557287

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV9104 .S53 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold