{"product_id":"juvenile-justice-international-perspectives-models-and-trends-9781466579675","title":"Juvenile Justice: International Perspectives, Models and Trends","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John A. Winterdyk\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Criminal Law - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuvenile justice has been and remains a topical issue at national and international levels. There are various standards and guidelines for administration, but six major models characterize juvenile justice systems worldwide: participatory, welfare, corporatism, modified justice, justice, and crime control\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuvenile Justice: International Perspectives, Models, and Trends \u003c\/b\u003epresents contributions by authors from different countries in all five continents employing these six models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a comprehensive overview of the topic and the various international standards and guidelines designed to inform juvenile justice practices. This introduction is followed by chapters on individual countries covered independently by resident experts, allowing readers to appreciate a range of comparisons and to critically reflect on the relative merits of the different models. Topics presented in each chapter include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe country's history of juvenile justice \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe nature and status of delinquency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent legislation on juvenile justice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow well the legislation complies with the Standard Minimum Rules of the Administration of Juvenile Justice as defined by the United Nations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe type of juvenile justice model followed \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAge limits for male and female juvenile offenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal and social issues confronting juvenile offenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent theoretical biases used to explain and justify response to delinquency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuture issues, challenges, and\/or initiatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eText boxes supply current and relevant examples to contextualize key issues and themes. Each chapter features discussion questions and helpful web links to facilitate further research. Presented in an unbiased manner, the book is a consolidated yet comprehensive overview of juvenile justice models and practices worldwide. It enables readers to compare the relative strengths and weaknesses of different juvenile justice models\/systems and to evaluate all countries in light of the larger international phenomena of delinquency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45236770766999,"sku":"9781466579675","price":16601.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781466579675.webp?v=1769214343","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/juvenile-justice-international-perspectives-models-and-trends-9781466579675","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}