{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-juvenile-delinquency-and-justice-the-wiley-encyclopedias-in-criminology-criminal-justice-1st-ed","title":"The Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice (The Wiley Encyclopedias in Criminology \u0026 Criminal Justice) (1ST ed.)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher J. Schreck\u003c\/strong\u003e is professor of Criminal Justice at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Crime, Law, and Justice from the Pennsylvania State University in 2000. His research has focused on developing theories of victimization, but he has also published research on subcultures of violence, school safety and security, youth violence, and fear of crime. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eCriminology: A Brief Introduction \u003c\/em\u003e(4th edition, 2013) with J. Mitchell Miller, Richard Tewksbury, and J.C. Barnes. Dr. Schreck is a past editor of the Journal of Crime and Justice and the Journal of Criminal Justice Education. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociate Editors\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael J. Leiber, Holly Ventura Miller, and Kelly Welch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice\u003c\/em\u003e is a compendium of more than 200 contributions written by leading scholars from the fields of criminal justice, justice sciences, social work, and sociology. It incorporates the latest research, policies, and practices regarding young offenders, the processing of juveniles within the court system, and various approaches to treating and eliminating juvenile crime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized alphabetically, the entries in this Encyclopedia encompass several major themes. A series of entries focus on juvenile delinquents and delinquency, specifically the causes, correlates, and experiences of at-risk youth. Further entries provide a comprehensive review of the system developed to address juvenile offending, including the historic origins of juvenile courts and the cases that have shaped the contemporary system. Finally, contributing authors summarize current treatment programs and policy initiatives designed to mitigate and\/or prevent juvenile delinquency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics covered include: Juvenile Delinquency, Explanations of Delinquency, Correlates and Contexts of Delinquency; and all aspects of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Justice Policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable reference resource, \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for both students and professionals engaged in the fields of criminology, juvenile delinquency, justice administration, and sociology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is also available as an online resource at \u003cstrong\u003ewww.encyclopediaofjuveniledelinquency.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume I\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors vii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLexicon xli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xlv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelinquency and Justice A-I 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelinquency and Justice J-Z 457\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 937\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice is a compendium of more than 300 contributions written by leading scholars from the fields of criminal justice, justice sciences, social work, and sociology. It covers the latest research, policies, and practices regarding young offenders, the processing of juveniles within the court system, and various approaches to treating and eliminating juvenile crime. The origins and evolution of the juvenile justice system, the leading theories and major theorists in the field, and the empirical support for theories and policies designed to reduce delinquency are all discussed in depth. Organized thematically, the Encyclopedia is arranged by three key sections. The first section focuses on juvenile delinquents and delinquency, specifically the causes, correlates, and experiences of at-risk youth. The second section provides a comprehensive review of the system developed to address juvenile offending, including the historic origins of juvenile courts and the cases that have shaped the contemporary system. In the final section, authors explore current treatment programs and policy initiatives designed to mitigate and\/or prevent juvenile delinquency. Key topics covered include: Juvenile Delinquency, Explanations of Delinquency, Correlates and Contexts of Delinquency; and all aspects of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Justice Policy. An indispensable reference resource, The Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice is essential reading for both students and professionals engaged in the fields of criminology, juvenile delinquency, justice administration, and sociology. \"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice \u003c\/i\u003eis a compendium of more than 200 contributions written by leading scholars from the fields of criminal justice, justice sciences, social work, and sociology. It incorporates the latest research, policies, and practices regarding young offenders, the processing of juveniles within the court system, and various approaches to treating and eliminating juvenile crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized alphabetically, the entries in this Encyclopedia encompass several major themes. A series of entries focus on juvenile delinquents and delinquency, specifically the causes, correlates, and experiences of at-risk youth. Further entries provide a comprehensive review of the system developed to address juvenile offending, including the historic origins of juvenile courts and the cases that have shaped the contemporary system. Finally, contributing authors summarize current treatment programs and policy initiatives designed to mitigate and\/or prevent juvenile delinquency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics covered include: Juvenile Delinquency, Explanations of Delinquency, Correlates and Contexts of Delinquency; and all aspects of Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Justice Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable reference resource, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for both students and professionals engaged in the fields of criminology, juvenile delinquency, justice administration, and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is also available as an online resource at \u003cb\u003ewww.encyclopediaofjuveniledelinquency.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51502616838422,"sku":"9781118520321","price":517.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781118520321.jpg?v=1783311531","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-juvenile-delinquency-and-justice-the-wiley-encyclopedias-in-criminology-criminal-justice-1st-ed","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}