Abstract

Part I. Definitions, Scope and Trends in Juvenile Delinquency -- 1. The Transition of Child to Adult -- 2. Past and Current Biosocial Perspectives on Delinquency Causation -- 3. Social-Psychological Theories of Delinquency -- 4. Social Organizational Perspectives on Delinquency Causation -- 5. Perspectives on the Interpersonal Relationships in the Family -- 6. Perspectives on Gangs and Peer Group Influences Pertaining to Delinquency Causation -- 7. Perspectives on Delinquency and Violence in the Schools -- Part II. Youth in the Juvenile Justice System -- 8. Laws and Court Cases Pertaining to Children: Offenders and victims -- 9. Perspectives on Children as Victims of Abuse and Neglect -- 10. The Police Role in Delinquency Prevention and Control -- 11. Processing the Juvenile Offender: Diversion, Informal Handling, and Special Dockets -- 12. The Juvenile Court Process -- 13. Probation and Community Based Programs -- 14. Perspectives on Juveniles Incarcerated in Secure Facilities -- 15. Parole and Community Supervision -- 16. Counseling and Treatment of Juvenile Offenders.

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