The purpose of this new text is to progress the student through the juvenile justice system. Not only will this
text examine how
the system began, but also its current status and the direction the system appears to be heading. Included are
discussions on the
history of juvenile justice, the controversial philosophy of the system, police involvement, detention and diversion,
along
with the processing requirements involved throughout disposition. Exploring Juvenile Justice will provide the
reader with a complete understanding of the juvenile justice system in a reader friendly format. The in-depth material
is presented in a fashion that will enable the reader to enjoy and readily comprehend this complex issue. Lively
chapters on causation, drugs, and
gangs are also included so as to provide a well-rounded understanding of this subject.