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 |
| Edition | 7th ed. |
| Publication Info | Australia ; Belmont, CA : Wadsworth, ©2000. |
| Description | xxii, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 99025735 |
| ISBN | 0534557287 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV9104 .S53 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |