Juvenile Delinquency: Pathways and Prevention (Second Edition)

By: Christopher A. Mallett and Miyuki Fukushima Tedor

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Synopsis: Juvenile Delinquency: Pathways and Prevention, Second Edition explores the pivotal roles that family, trauma, mental health, and schools have on juvenile delinquency, while examining opportunities for prevention and intervention. Authors Christopher A. Mallett and Miyuki Fukushima Tedor draw from years of experience working with juvenile offenders to shed light on the nature of delinquency and the diverse pathways to juvenile delinquency, while offering evidence-based techniques for preventing and rehabilitating youthful offenders. Each chapter features interactive and critical thinking sections alongside special interest boxed features, designed to move students beyond memorization while guiding them to develop informed recommendations for better practices and policies.