Juvenile Justice: A Collection of True-Crime Cases (Paperback)

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Juvenile crime is one of the nation's most serious crime problems. As part of Prentice Hall's Reality Reading Series, this case book explores the topic using provocative, high-profile cases. Written in a unique police-style, the casebook examines poignant questions about juveniles and is designed to encourage vibrant discussion about these real situations. Filled with current statistical data, its purpose is to present a realistic look at youth offenders and a better understanding about this disruptive social condition

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The Reality Reading Series: provides the reader with provocative, true cases that coincide with the most popular Criminal Justice courses offered at colleges, universities, and police academies throughout the United States.  Because of the unique police-style manner in which the text has been written, it is recommended that this textbook be utilized in a supplemental capacity for a variety of academic and academy training classes to include: Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Policing/Law Enforcement Systems, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Investigations, or as a stand-alone class focusing on special topics pertaining to case studies.

 

            “The Concept is brilliant.  The Cases will be of significant interest to my students.  I found the crime statistical data to be very valuable and I would make the book required reading.  The questions promote deeper thoughts and deduction on the student’s part, and the real crimes, especially noteworthy cases, bring reality into the classroom.”

David Kotajarvi; Lakeshore Technical College, WI

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (October 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135127823
• ISBN-13: 978-0135127827
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #981,763 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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