Juvenile delinquency: why do youths commit crime?

"Juvenile delinquency: Why do youths commit crime? is designed to open students' eyes to the fascinating concepts involving juvenile delinquency and provide a complete study of the behavior, beliefs, conditions, and reactions related to deviance by young offenders. It includes detailed discussions of what constitutes criminal behavior by juveniles, the general theories on delinquency, and how the theories are tied to real-life situations. In each of the chapters Cliff Roberson and Elena Azaola encourage student to develop new insights on the criminal behavior of juveniles and a better understanding of this phenomenon. The book makes the subject come alive with the generous use of realistic examples. While each chapter builds on the previous chapters, the book is written in a manner to reduce the necessity for students to memorize. Each chapter begins with chapter objectives that highlight key points for the student and brief chapter outlines. Each chapter closes with a practicum, chapter summary, and discussion and review questions which enhance students learning. the book closes with a glossary where students may refer to the key terms and words throughout the text." -- Back of book

Resource added for the Psychology (includes Sociology) 108091 courses.

Introduction to the study of juvenile delinquency -- Issues involving juvenile delinquency -- Classical and positivist concepts -- Social structure concepts -- Social process and integrated theories -- Families and peers delinquency influences -- Youth gangs -- Juveniles and police -- Juvenile justice -- Juvenile court hearings -- Juvenile corrections -- Juvenile institutions -- Transfers to adult criminal court -- Enhancing juvenile protection -- Comparative review of juvenile justice and delinquency.