Author: Publisher:
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Category : Criminal anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Journal of Delinquency
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Criminal anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
The Journal of Delinquency
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Criminal anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
British Journal of Delinquency
Author: Journal of Delinquency
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Criminal anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Journal of Delinquency
Author: Whittier State School (Whittier, Calif.)Publisher:
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Category : Defective and delinquent classes
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
The British Journal of Delinquency
Author: Applied Criminology
Author: Brian StoutPublisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1446206238
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
This is the first book to cover comprehensively and accessibly the area of applied criminology. It draws together leading experts with experience of teaching, research and practice. Each chapter engages with the application of criminology in a particular area of the community and criminal justice system, and offers: An overview of the relationship between criminological theory and policy and practice developments. Critical reflection on whether criminology has been meaningfully engaged - paying particular attention to the contemporary issues and debates. Evaluation of the implications for diverse communities, paying particular attention to discrimination and oppression and criminal justice values. Summaries, case studies and further reading to support knowledge and understanding. The book is accompanied by a companion website to enhance the learning experience. This includes: Lecture notes Online readings Student exercises Case studies Useful links
Preventing and Reducing Juvenile Delinquency
Author: James C. HowellPublisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412956382
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This book informs readers about the latest research and the most promising and effective programmes for understanding, preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency.
Theories of Delinquency
Author: Donald J. ShoemakerPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195374177
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Surveys the major theoretical approaches to understanding delinquent behavior, both biological and psychological. It features careful explanations of the major theories and analyzes each theory's underlying assumptions, the important concepts behind it, and finally the critical evaluations of the research associated with each theory presented.
Desistance from Crime
Author: Michael RocquePublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137572345
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
This book represents a brief treatise on the theory and research behind the concept of desistance from crime. This ever-growing field has become increasingly relevant as questions of serious issues regarding sentencing, probation and the penal system continue to go unanswered. Rocque covers the history of research on desistance from crime and provides a discussion of research and theories on the topic before looking towards the future of the application of desistance to policy. The focus of the volume is to provide an overview of the practical and theoretical developments to better understand desistance. In addition, a multidisciplinary, integrative theoretical perspective is presented, ensuring that it will be of particular interest for students and scholars of criminology and the criminal justice system.