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JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH, 3RD EDITION

Explore the complexities of juvenile delinquency with ‘Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach, 3rd Edition’. This essential textbook offers a comprehensive overview, delving into the definitions, explanations, and contemporary control strategies for delinquent behavior. Discover the historical evolution of juvenile justice, the nature and patterns of offending, and in-depth analyses of key criminological theories, including biosocial, routine activities, social control, and critical criminologies. The fully updated 3rd edition highlights evidence-based practices in delinquency prevention and juvenile justice reform, with expanded discussions on disproportionate minority contact. Ideal for students and professionals in juvenile delinquency and justice courses, juvenile justice, and criminology courses, this book provides a robust understanding of the field.