Juvenile justice

Description:

"Juvenile Justice: Youth and Crime in Australia explores the nature of juvenile crime and the responses of the juvenile justice system to it. The book introduces the main concepts and issues in juvenile justice and provides an overview of both the dynamics of youth crime and the institutions of social control." "This comprehensive and well-crafted book is an indispensable text for students in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, criminal law, social work, and justice studies. It is also an important reference source for youth and community workers, justice department officials, members of the police, social scientists, social workers, and young people themselves."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Administration of Juvenile justice,  Juvenile justice, administration of,  Courts, australia,  Criminology and law enforcement,  Child and youth studies,  Social services and welfare,  Law,  Juvenile delinquency,  Law, australia,  Textbooks,  Juvenile detention

Places: Australia