Youth, Crime, and Justice: Learning through Cases

Youth, Crime, and Justice: Learning Through Cases is a case-based textbook that covers the historical evolution of developmental institutions, the legal, social, regulatory, and political landscape of childhood and adolescence, and intersectionality. It focuses on challenges, successes, and promising practices in youth, crime, and justice from a youth development perspective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Youth, Crime, and Justice: Learning Through Cases is a groundbreaking case-based approach designed to serve as a primary textbook for a wide array of courses focusing on juvenile justice/policy, juvenile delinquency/crime/gangs, youth and society, childhood/adolescent development, and youth in trouble/conflict with the law. This comprehensive textbook delves into the historical evolution of the core developmental institutions within modern society responsible for socializing, nurturing, guiding, and regulating children and youth, including the family, schools, communities, child welfare, and juvenile system. Adopting a life course perspective, the textbook explores the shifting legal, social, regulatory, and political landscape of childhood and adolescence within American society, with a consistent focus on the dynamics of race, class, ethnicity, gender, power, and privilege. This book stands out for its unique emphasis on intersectionality. New features include a more thorough exploration of how justice operates across different intersections, such as race, gender, and class, as well as an updated examination of significant developments in youth, crime, and justice, including new research on Adverse Childhood Experiences, youth-police relationships, and technology use. The book addresses challenges, successes, and promising practices in youth, crime, and justice from a youth development perspective.

The Learning Through Cases model empowers students and instructors with the pedagogical strength of narrative to frame the intricate dynamics of the lives of diverse youth within families, communities, schools, child welfare, and juvenile justice systems. Each of the twelve chapters begins with a compelling case that serves as a vivid illustration of the core sociological concepts, real-life stories, and dilemmas that shape the ongoing challenges faced by these young individuals.

By presenting these cases, the textbook fosters a deeper understanding of the complex factors that contribute to youth crime and justice. It encourages students to critically analyze the issues and consider various perspectives, promoting empathy and compassion for the young people involved. Through the use of real-world examples, the textbook also helps students develop critical thinking skills and apply sociological theories to understand the social structures and institutions that shape their lives.

Moreover, Youth, Crime, and Justice: Learning Through Cases offers valuable insights into the policies and practices that affect youth, crime, and justice. It examines the historical roots.

Weight: 652g
Dimension: 202 x 255 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538172988
Edition number: Second Edition