Overview
Provides an overview of major topics related to Juvenile Delinquency for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level students
Includes quantitative and qualitative research findings, with new interviews and discussions of the experiences of child care professionals and juvenile justice practitioners
Provides an interpretation of theory to practice in the criminal justice system
Explores recent discussion of children as victims, such as non-fault children who are victims of abuse, neglect, and at-risk situations such as violence and bullying
Incorporates international perspectives on juvenile justice and delinquency, in addition to addressing changes in the characteristics of delinquents, changes in laws, and the influence of social media and electronic communications devices on juvenile delinquency
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Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Part I
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Front Matter
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Part II
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Back Matter
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About this book
Now in its sixth edition, this book features new interviews and discussions with child care professionals and juvenile justice practitioners on their experiences translating theory to practice. It addresses recent changes in the characteristics of delinquents alongside changes in laws and the rise of social media and smartphones. It includes a new chapter of international perspectives on juvenile justice and delinquency. Incorporated throughout is consideration of the mental health and special needs of youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as at-risk and non-fault children as victims.
With attention to both quantitative and qualitative findings, this clear and comprehensive text will be useful for students of criminology, criminal justice, sociology and those interested in working with at-risk youth.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Peter Charles Kratcoski earned a PhD in sociology from the Pennsylvania State university, a MA in sociology from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in sociology from King’s College. He taught at St. Thomas College and Pennsylvania State University before assuming the position of assistant professor of sociology at Kent State University. He retired as professor of sociology/criminal justice studies and Chairman of the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at Kent State University. He is currently a professor emeritus and adjunct professor at Kent State. He has published many books, book chapters and journal articles in juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, juvenile victimization and crime prevention as well as completing numerous research projects relating to policing, crime prevention, juvenile delinquency prevention and victimization. His most recent publications include author of Correctional Counseling and Treatment (6th edition) 2017, co-editor of Corruption, Fraud, Organized Crime, and the Shadow Economy, 2016 and co-editor of Perspectives on Elderly Crime and Victimization, 2018.
Lucille Dunn Kratcoski was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marywood College and a Master degree in music from Pennsylvania State University. She has numerous years teaching experience at the elementary, high school and university levels as well as providing private instruction. She co-authored Juvenile Delinquency and a number of book chapters and journal articles on the subject of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a Kratcoski Research Associate.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Juvenile Delinquency
Book Subtitle: Theory, Research, and the Juvenile Justice Process
Authors: Peter C. Kratcoski, Lucille Dunn Kratcoski, Peter Christopher Kratcoski
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31452-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-31451-4Published: 16 December 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-31454-5Published: 06 January 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-31452-1Published: 03 December 2019
Edition Number: 6
Number of Pages: XXVI, 442
Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations
Additional Information: Originally published by Pearson Education, Inc., Old Tappan, New Jersey, 2003
Topics: Youth Offending and Juvenile Justice, Criminological Theory