Juvenile Delinquency

Juvenile Delinquency: An integrated approach, 3rd Edition, introduces the study of delinquent behavior, criminological explanations, and juvenile justice systems. The textbook establishes foundations for defining delinquency, measuring offenses, and examining contemporary efforts to control youth crime through prevention and legal institutions.

The volume explores the origins and transformation of juvenile justice alongside developmental patterns of offending. It also examines the extent of offenses and the social correlates of offending and victimization, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, and social class.

Intended for courses on juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice, the text incorporates chapter opening case studies and practical application boxes to help students connect theoretical principles with empirical research.