Juvenile Justice: Policies, Programs, and Practices

Fritsch, Eric J., Taylor, Robert W.

ISBN 10: 0078026563 / ISBN 13: 9780078026560

Published by McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 2014

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Synopsis:

Juvenile Justice: Policies, Programs and Practices provides a student-friendly introduction to the juvenile justice system. Practical application is emphasized through features that focus on policies, programs, practices and careers. The text reviews the current legal atmosphere of juvenile justice and current events that have impacted the field.

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About the Author: Robert W. Taylor holds a Ph.D. in urban studies from Portland State University. He is professor and director, Justice Administration and Leadership Program, Department of Criminology at the University of Texas-Dallas. He was founding director of the Caruth Police Institute. He served as a sworn police officer and major crimes detective in Portland, OR, and as consultant to various U.S. and international criminal justice agencies. He has authored or coauthored more than 150 articles, books, and manuscripts on police administration, contemporary police problems, international and domestic terrorism, human and drug trafficking, computer fraud, and criminal justice policy. Dr. Taylor received the University of North Texas Regent's Lecture Award (2003) for his work in the Middle East, and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences presented Dr. Taylor with the O.W. Wilson Award (2008) for his contribution to police education, research, and practice.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Juvenile Justice: Policies, Programs, and ...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 4th Edition