When children commit crimes -- History of the juvenile justice system -- Juvenile incarceration -- Gender disparities -- Race and juvenile justice -- Tried as adults -- Locked up for life -- Reform efforts.
Summary
"The Juvenile Justice System examines all aspects of juvenile justice in the United States. It discusses the history behind the US juvenile justice system and how juveniles are affected by the system. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index."--Google books.
Audience
1260 Lexile.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.