Youth, Crime, and Justice: Learning through Cases

Youth, Crime, and Justice provides case studies, learning objectives, key terms, critical thinking questions, and additional resources to explore societal institutions' challenges in meeting the needs of children and youth. It highlights recent changes in juvenile justice, victim-offender overlap, Adverse Childhood Experiences, youth-police relations, technology influences, and system impacts on youth of color, undocumented and immigrant youth, and LGBTQ+ youth. An open-access Companion Website and additional resources are available for students and instructors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Youth, Crime, and Justice is a comprehensive textbook that explores the complex issues surrounding children and youth in society. Each of the twelve chapters begins with a compelling case that illustrates the core concepts and real-life stories that frame the ongoing challenges faced by societal institutions charged with meeting the needs of children and youth. These case studies are combined with a list of learning objectives, key terms, critical thinking questions, and lists of additional resources.

New to this edition, Youth, Crime, and Justice highlights significant recent changes in juvenile justice across the United States. It emphasizes recent scholarship on the victim-offender overlap and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on delinquent outcomes. Additionally, the book expands discussions on youth-police relations, technology influences, and system impacts on youth of color, undocumented and immigrant youth, and LGBTQ+ youth.

To enhance the learning experience, an open-access Companion Website for students is provided. This website includes interactive flashcards and other learning material to help students grasp the key concepts and apply them to real-world situations. Additionally, instructors can access additional resources, including Powerpoint Lecture notes and Test Banks, to support their teaching.

Youth, Crime, and Justice is a valuable resource for students, professionals, and policymakers who are interested in understanding the complexities of children and youth in society. Its comprehensive coverage of the issues, combined with its engaging case studies and practical resources, makes it an essential tool for anyone seeking to make a positive impact on the lives of children and youth.

Weight: 870g
Dimension: 211 x 264 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538163078
Edition number: Second Edition, New Edition