Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition) – eBook

Description

Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach, 3rd Edition, (PDF) is a thoroughly comprehensive examination of juvenile delinquency, offering in-depth definitions and explorations of underlying factors contributing to delinquent behavior. This essential resource delves into contemporary strategies for addressing juvenile delinquency through prevention efforts and the juvenile justice system. By evaluating key criminological theories and groundbreaking research, this text nurtures a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding juvenile delinquency.

The content covers a wide array of critical topics, including:

• • the historical evolution of the concept of “juvenile delinquency” and the development of the juvenile justice system;
  • evidence-based practices geared towards the prevention of delinquency and insights into current juvenile justice frameworks;
  • theoretical perspectives on delinquent behavior that include biosocial criminology, rational choice theory, routine activities theory, social control mechanisms, social learning, social structure, labeling, and critical criminologies;
  • an exploration of the nature of delinquency that focuses on the prevalence of delinquent activities, the social correlations of offending and victimization across age, race, gender, ethnicity, and social class, as well as developmental patterns of offending behavior;

Now fully revised and updated, this edition incorporates the latest theories and cutting-edge research in juvenile delinquency. It presents expanded discussions on current juvenile justice reforms, the efficacy of evidence-based practices in preventing delinquency, and highlights disparities in the treatment of minority groups within the juvenile justice system. This ebook is indispensable for anyone enrolled in courses dealing with juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice.

In support of effective learning, the ebook is equipped with an array of engaging pedagogical features. Each chapter features key concepts, a compelling opening case study, articulated learning objectives, insightful box inserts providing practical applications of theoretical frameworks, thought-provoking critical thinking questions, curated lists of recommended readings, relevant websites, and a comprehensive glossary of key terms.

Reviews

‘Burfeind and Bartusch’s textbook represents an invaluable resource that covers vital topics and themes central to the study of juvenile delinquency. The ebook is well-structured, articulately written, and presents juvenile delinquency research in a concise yet accessible manner, making it an excellent choice for college students. I have consistently utilized the ebook since its initial release, and I remain pleased with the positive feedback and academic outcomes achieved by my students.’ — Dusten Hollist, University of Montana, Missoula, USA.

‘If you aim for leadership roles in criminal justice or aspire to be a distinguished researcher in criminology, “Juvenile Delinquency” in its third edition will equip you with the expertise needed for success. This textbook brilliantly balances organization and practical insights while fostering intellectual engagement, making the learning curve enjoyable and stimulating. Chapter six, in particular, revealed fascinating insights into developmental criminology that I found incredibly enlightening!’ — Terrie Moffitt, Knut Schmidt Nielsen Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, USA.

NOTE: This product exclusively includes the ebook, Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach, 3rd Edition, in PDF format. No access codes are included.