Bücher von Peter J. Benekos

After providing a history of the development of the juvenile court, this book explores some of the most important current controversies in juvenile justice.

Providing a history of the development of the juvenile court, this book explores various controversies in juvenile justice. It includes essays that review major theories of juvenile delinquency, explore psychological and biological factors that may explain delinquent behavior, and examine the nexus between substance abuse and delinquency.