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Juvenile Justice: A Text/Reader offers a unique new spin on the core textbook format Organized like a more traditional juvenile justice text, this Text/Reader is divided inteight sections that contain all the usual topics taught in a juvenile justice course After a comprehensive overview, each section has an introductory ömini-chapterö that provides engaging coverage of key concepts, developments, controversial issues, and research in the field These authored introductions are followed by carefully selected and edited original research articles The readings were written by juvenile justice experts and often have a policy orientation that will help address student interest in the ôswhat?ö application of theory Key Features and Benefits Boasts extensive and unique coverage of the juvenile justice system, focusing on law enforcement, the court system, correctional responses tjuvenile offending, and an overview of the causes of delinquency Features a unique ôHow tRead a Research Articleöùtied tthe first reading in the bookùtgive students a guide tunderstand and learn from the edited articles that appear throughout the text Provides an introduction teach reading tgive students an overview of the purpose, main points, and conclusions of each article Utilizes photographs, boxes, and suggested Web resources tenhance the bookÆs presentation and engage student interest Offers a clear and concise summary of key terms and concepts in each section and discussion questions that enhance student comprehension Ancillaries A Student Study Site at wwwsagepubcom/lawrencestudy provides self-quizzes, e-flashcards, additional readings, and more InstructorÆs Resources on CD-ROM include test questions for both the text and readings, PowerPoint slides, teaching tips, and other resources Request a copy by contacting Customer Care at 18008187243 Intended Audience This Text/Reader is designed tserve as a replacement for a core text, or a supplement text for upper-level undergraduate Juvenile Justice courses in departments of criminal justice, criminology, sociology and related disciplines
