Juvenile Corrections - Softcover

Ruddell, Eastern Kentucky University Rick; Thomas, Matthew O

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979645514 ISBN 13: 9780979645518

Publisher: Newgate Press, 2009

Synopsis

On any given day, there are over 100,000 youthful offenders held in a variety of residential placements, from community-based wilderness experience programs or group homes to high security facilities that are almost indistinguishable from prisons. In addition, thousands of juveniles are incarcerated in adult jails or prisons and some will serve the rest of their lives behind bars. Despite a 200-year history of holding juveniles in these settings, there is a gap in our knowledge about what actually occurs within these places. There are assaults, murders and suicides, as well as staff and resident misconduct, medical misadventures, unintentional injuries and mismanagement. On the other hand, there are thousands of hard-working, dedicated, and professional staff members in these facilities who enthusiastically work toward the rehabilitation of these young people. The contributors to this volume examine some of the key issues and trends within contemporary juvenile corrections, highlight promising rehabilitative practices, and identify the challenges of working with these youth.

About this title

About the Author:

Matthew O. Thomas is Professor of Political Science at California State University, Chico.

About this edition

• Publisher: Newgate Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0979645514
• ISBN 13: 9780979645518
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 361