After providing a history of the development of the juvenile court, this book explores some of the most important current controversies in juvenile justice. Original essays review major theories of juvenile delinquency, explore psychological and biological factors that may explain delinquent behavior, and examine the nexus between substance abuse and delinquency. A final chapter provides a comparative analysis.

After providing a history of the development of the juvenile court, this book explores some of the most important current controversies in juvenile justice. Original essays review major theories of juvenile delinquency, explore psychological and biological factors that may explain delinquent behavior, and examine the nexus between substance abuse and delinquency. A final chapter provides a comparative analysis.

Juvenile Delinquency, Eleventh Edition, discusses delinquency as it relates to and emerges from the youth's family, neighborhood, school, peer group, social class, and overall cultural and social environment. Balancing theory with application, the authors explore the different causes of juvenile delinquency, examine its behaviors and consequences in social contexts, explain the role of the police and court system, and propose strategies for treatment and prevention. Interdisciplinary scholarship from sociologists, psychologists, social workers, criminologists, and other specialists who have sought to understand, explain, control, and prevent juvenile delinquency is incorporated throughout the text. Learning outcomes offer students a roadmap for major concepts and key ideas while end-of-chapter outcomes assessments stimulate critical thinking and discussion. In each chapter, “Global Focus on Delinquency” boxes look at delinquency in different societies, cultures, and subcultures and “Controversial Issue” boxes address critical questions. New to This Edition: New Chapter, “Female and LGBTQ Delinquency and Feminist Theories” emphasizes often overlooked female delinquency and juvenile delinquency in the LGBTQ+ community New and updated coverage of the media and social media is incorporated throughout the book to highlight one of the most important influences on juvenile delinquency today New discussion of transnational gangs and their influence both within and across national borders highlights a global rise in nationalism (Chapter 12) Updated coverage of video gaming and violence, cyberbullying, school shootings, drug usage, drinking, smoking, and vaping is presented and analyzed to keep students up to date on contemporary issues

Text of a hearing on the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 regarding the provision of services to girls within the juvenile justice system is presented in this document. Opening statements are presented by Committee Chair Representative Matthew G. Martinez and Representative Bill Barrett. Testimony and/or prepared statements and materials are included from these persons: (1) Vicki Burke, Director and Founder, Pace Center for Girls, Jacksonville, Florida; (2) Libby Deschenes, Rand Corporation, Los Angeles, California; (3) Talaya Ford, participant, Pace Center for Girls, Jacksonville, Florida; (4) Jean Lovell, Executive Director, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement, Lincoln, Nebraska; (5) Susan Rotenburg, National Coalition for the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System, Seattle, Washington; (6) Rita Redaelli, Executive Director, Girls, Inc., Newport Mesa, California; (7) Carolyn Stitt, Director, Foster Care Review Board, Lincoln, Nebraska; (8) Ruth Vance, Program Director, Panhandle Youth Support Services, Panhandle Community Services, Gering, Nebraska; (9) Val Peter, Director, Boys Town; (10) Peggy Adair, Voices for Children, Omaha, Nebraska; (11) Meda Chesney-Lind, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii; and (12) Susan Morris, Chair, and Farrell Lines, Chair Elect, The National Coalition of State Juvenile Justice Advisory Groups. (ABL)