Juvenile Justice In America, 9th edition

Juvenile Justice in America gives you an in-depth look at juvenile justice, from multiple viewpoints. It looks at the lives of juveniles and their experiences in society. Balancing theory, evidence and practice, Bartollas and Makarios examine the policies and problems of US juvenile justice. They offer the fullest coverage of the history, data, legal issues, evidence-based programs and best practices of juvenile justice today.

The 9th Edition adds several new sections highlighting recent issues shaping juvenile justice policy, interventions and programming. All statistics have been updated and new boxes added to illustrate transformative challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to school victimization.