Juvenile Justice: An Introduction, Eleventh Edition, presents a comprehensive picture of juvenile offending, delinquency theories, and the ways juvenile justice actors and agencies react to delinquency. Whitehead, Lab, and Rocheleau offer evidence-based suggestions for successful interventions and treatment and examine possible juvenile court reforms This new edition includes insightful analysis and the latest available statistics on juvenile crime and victimization, drug use, court processing, and corrections. Special attention is given to female involvement, disproportionate minority contact, diversity issues, policing controversies and police reform, and emerging adulthood. Each chapter enhances student understanding with Key Terms, a "What You Need to Know"" section, and Discussion Questions. Links at key points in the text show students where to get the latest information.
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John Whitehead provides an in-depth overview of the key issues surrounding juvenile justice within the latest edition of Juvenile Justice: An Introduction. Now more than ever it is imperative that students understand the workings of the juvenile system and the various factors that will shape its future. This book presents that information in a detailed, but accessible way that is sure to connect with those who read it.
An overview of the history of the juvenile system is provided, as are important discussions related to the etiology of juvenile delinquency and crime. These foundational chapters segue nicely into a contemporary look at the workings of the juvenile system and the various actors who are involved in its day-to-day operations. The book culminates in a wonderful discussion of new developments in the field, with a focus on the critical discussions that are currently reshaping the way in which we view juvenile offending and the most appropriate ways in which to address it.
Whitehead once again shows why is one of the leading experts in the field. Anyone seeking to better understand the juvenile justice system and its inner-workings would be well-served to begin their journey with this text.
Dustin Osborne, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Criminology, East Tennessee State University
This text provides a clear, comprehensive, and engaging exploration of delinquency and the juvenile justice system. Covering everything from historical foundations and theoretical perspectives to pressing issues such as gangs, drugs, policing, as well the responses across the juvenile justice system, it equips students with both conceptual grounding and practical insights. This book stands as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and critically engage with juvenile justice today.
Jonathan Intravia, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Ball State University
Now in its 11th edition, Juvenile Justice: An Introduction continues its legacy of providing a comprehensive resource for students and educators alike. The authors have made thoughtful updates to keep the material current, while maintaining a student-friendly writing style that will keep the reader engaged with the material. This textbook has also remained committed to affordability, which makes it the ideal choice for instructors seeking to improve accessibility and equity in the classroom.
Bradley D. Edwards., Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Criminology, East Tennessee State University
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John T. Whitehead is Professor Emeritus and former Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University. He completed his M.A. at the University of Notre Dame and earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University at Albany. He has published articles about corrections, probation, and the death penalty. He is co-author of Ethics in Criminal Justice: The Search for the Truth, Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals, and Teaching Criminal Justice.
Steven P. Lab is an Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice at Bowling Green State University where he served as Director of Criminal Justice for 27 years and Chair of Human Services for 17 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the Florida State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Lab is the author or co-author of eight books, co-editor of one encyclopedia, and author of more than 50 articles and book chapters. He served as the Assistant Editor of Crime Prevention & Community Safety: An International Journal and is a past editor of the Journal of Crime and Justice. Lab has been a visiting professor in the UK: at the Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science at University College London and at Keele University in Staffordshire, as well as a Visiting Fellow at Loughborough University and a Research Consultant with the Perpetuity Research Group at Leicester University. Lab is also a past president of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Gregory C. Rocheleau is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Ball State University. His research interests include bullying, criminological theory, and juvenile delinquency. His most recent scholarship examines bullying victimization among LGBTQ+ youth, e-cigarette use among youth, and theoretical integration of labeling and strain perspectives.
Preface
CHAPTER 1 Introduction: The Definition and Extent of Delinquency
Introduction
Defining Delinquency
Defining a Juvenile
The Extent of Delinquency
Comparing the Delinquency Measures
CHAPTER 2 The History of Juvenile Justice
Introduction
Property and Person
The Rise of Juvenile Institutions
The Establishment of the Juvenile Court
Benevolence or Self-Interest?
Juvenile Justice from 1920 to the 1960s
Changes since the 1960s
Summary
CHAPTER 3 Explaining Delinquency: Biological and Psychological Approaches
Introduction
Theoretical Schools of Thought
Biological and Sociobiological Theories
Psychological Explanations
Summary
CHAPTER 4 Sociological Explanations of Delinquency
Introduction
The Ecological Perspective
Sociological Learning Theories
Strain Theories
Subcultural Theories
Routine Activities and Rational Choice
Control Theories
The Labeling Perspective
Life-Course and Developmental Theories
The Impact of Theories on Juvenile Justice
Summary
CHAPTER 5 Gang Delinquency
Introduction
Gangs Defined
Early Gang Research
The Extent of Gang Membership
Characteristics of Gangs
Why Do Youths Join Gangs?
Gang Behavior
Do Gangs Cause Delinquency
Intervention with Gangs
Summary
CHAPTER 6 Drugs and Delinquency
Introduction
Gauging the Extent of Drug Use
The Drugs-Delinquency Connection
Research on the Drugs-Delinquency Relationship
Interventions
Alternative Responses to Drug Use
Summary: The Response of the Juvenile Justice System
CHAPTER 7: Policing and Juveniles
Introduction
Statistics on Police Work with Juveniles
Professional Policing and Juveniles
The Police and Juveniles
Community or Problem-Solving Policing
Citizen Attitudes toward the Police
Recent Issues in Policing Concerning Juveniles
Police Effectiveness with Juvenile Crime
Summary
CHAPTER 8 The Juvenile Court Process
Introduction
Detention
Detention Alternatives
The Intake Decision
Processing Juveniles in Adult Criminal Court
Adjudication and Disposition
Summary
CHAPTER 9 Due Process and Juveniles
Introduction
The Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Additional Supreme Court Rulings
Search and Seizure
Rights in School
Rights at Home and in the Community
Summary
CHAPTER 10 Institutional/Residential Interventions
Introduction
Institutional Corrections for Juveniles
State Training /schools
Program Effectiveness
Institutional Life
New Directions in Institutional Interventions
Summary
CHAPTER 11 Juvenile Probation and Community Corrections
Introduction
Probation
Aftercare
Supervision and Counseling
Current Trends in Community Supervision
Effectiveness of Juvenile Probation and Related Sanctions
Effective and Ineffective Treatment Interventions with Offenders
Continuing Concerns in Community Corrections
Summary
CHAPTER 12 Prevention in Juvenile Justice
Introduction
Risk Factors and Prevention
Addressing Community Risk Factors
Parent Training
Preschools Programs
Skills Training
Resistance Skills Training
Anti-Bullying Prevention
Mentoring Programs
Conflict Management/Resolution
Multi-Component Programs
Restorative Justice
Summary
CHAPTER 13 The Victimization of Juveniles
Introduction
The Extent of Victimization
Explaining Juvenile Victimization
Responses to Victimization
The Role of Formal Social Control Agencies
Summary: The Need to Recognize the Victim
CHAPTER 14 Future Directions in Juvenile Justice
Introduction
Proposals for Reforming Juvenile Court
Broader Issues
Capital Punishment for Juveniles
Life Sentences for Juveniles Who Murder
Jurisdiction over Status Offenses
Conclusion
Glossary
References
Court Cases
Index
