摘要:Juvenile Crime, a new volume in the Library in a Book series, takes a serious look at this important topic. It examines juvenile offenders, their crimes, and the consequences of those crimes to themselves, to their victims, and to society. This book provides an overview of the juvenile justice system, how it has evolved, and how it works today, and it examines the impact of tough new state laws on minors in the system. It deals with a broad range of issues, including trends in both violent and property crimes as well as status offenses; juvenile offenders; causes of delinquency and substance a.
