Juvenile Risk and Needs Assessment: Theory, Research, Policy, and Practice

This book provides a comprehensive and analytic approach to understanding Juvenile Risk and Needs Assessment (JRNA), covering relevant elements that impact youths' cases and the juvenile justice system. It draws on extensive research and data from the authors' recent work, offering a realistic sense of the theory, research, policy, and practice of JRNA. It is essential reading for scholars and practitioners in juvenile justice, providing insights into improving the juvenile justice response to delinquent and at-risk youths.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and analytical book delves into the realm of Juvenile Risk and Needs Assessment (JRNA), exploring its profound implications for youths' cases and the juvenile justice system. Drawing upon extensive research on risk and needs assessment within the juvenile justice system and firsthand data from the authors' recent work in the field, the book offers a holistic understanding of this critical practice.

Authored by experts with extensive experience in teaching and conducting research on the juvenile justice system, including numerous studies on juvenile risk and needs assessment tools and their implementation, this expansive and integrative book provides readers with a realistic perspective on the current state of knowledge in the theory, research, policy, and practice of JRNA. By synthesizing existing ideas and conducting in-depth assessments, it identifies potential future directions and sparks innovative ideas for enhancing the juvenile justice response to delinquent and at-risk youths.

Juvenile Risk and Needs Assessment is a vital resource for scholars and practitioners alike, specializing in the impact and reform of the juvenile justice system. Whether working in the preventive or rehabilitative stages of youth and juvenile justice, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for addressing the unique challenges and needs of this vulnerable population.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032107356