This centennial collection of essays and original research studies captures the varied spectrum of philosophies
and concerns of the Board and staff of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) over the past century
. The criminological experts represented in this volume are renowned for their study and research into the far
reaches of this field of study. As a chronicle of the NCCDâ¿¿s development, editors Barry Krisberg,
Susan Marchionna, and Christopher Baird include some of the most groundbreaking material to come out of the workings
of this unique American institution. Key Features Includes insights from some of the greatest thinkers in the world
of criminology: In its first 100 years, the Council has been guided by great criminological thinkers, including
Milton Rector, Norval Morris, Marvin Wolfgang, Don Gottfredson, Allen Breed, Roscoe Pound, and others. This volume
captures some of their best writing. Promotes the importance of the juvenile court: Respecting the rights of all
citizens, NCCD supports the need for a separate system of justice for children. Considers alternatives to incarceration:
The included essays and studies address the failings of mass incarceration as a crime control policy and review
the value of alternatives to incarceration.