This comprehensive reference work presents an in-depth analysis of juvenile justice systems across the world. The second edition of this Handbook has been updated with 13 new chapters, now covering a total of 34 countries, across North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East from an international and comparative perspective. The International Handbook of Juvenile Justice is the result of research conducted by a group of outstanding scholars working in the field of juvenile justice. It reflects a collective concern about trends in juvenile justice over the past two decades, trends that have begun to blur the difference between criminal and juvenile justice. Also new to the second edition, each chapter is formatted to increase the comparative aspect of the book, highlighting: * The legal status of juveniles * Age of majority * The country's stance toward the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child * Trends in juvenile crime over the period 2004-2014 * Causes of juvenile crime * Policing and juveniles * Courts and juveniles * Custodial rules for juveniles (detention, prison, mixing juveniles with adults) * Alternative sanctions for juveniles: home confinement, restorative justice, restitution, etc. * Differences in treatment of boys and girls This seminal work highlights similarities and differences between the various systems, and will be an important reference for researchers in criminology and criminal justice, particularly interested in juvenile delinquency and youth crime, as well as related disciplines like sociology, social work, and public policy.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer International Publishing Ag
ISBN-13
9783319450889
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228381710
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Criminal Law
Author
Nerea Marteache, Scott H Decker
Publication Name
International Handbook of Juvenile Justice
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Criminology
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
550 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
Switzerland
Editor
Nerea Marteache, Scott H Decker
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