A sociological exploration of the causes and consequences of delinquent behavior.

 





Juvenile Delinquency, Ninth Edition, explores what delinquency is, its causes and influences, and strategies for delinquency prevention. Beyond simply analyzing the problems of delinquency in American society, the authors also examine what can be done about delinquent behavior. The text follows a strong sociological focus and discusses how delinquency develops across a life course, including how it begins, persists, and/or how it terminates in the lives of individuals. The text is unified by the theme of delinquency prevention and offers evidence-based policy recommendations and suggestions for possible treatment interventions.

Brief. Affordable. Visual.
Part of the groundbreaking Justice Series, Juvenile Delinquency is a clear, thought-provoking exploration of core concepts, the latest research, and current events shaping juvenile delinquency today. Built to be affordable without sacrificing academic rigor, the series uses eye-catching visuals and conversation-starting pedagogy to move you beyond memorization to true understanding. Voices of Delinquency stories at the start of each chapter expose the real impact of criminal justice policy. The 3rd edition has extensive new content and visuals covering the major influencers on juvenile justice and includes a large new section on the philosophy underlying community-based correction.
Juvenile Delinquency, 3rd Edition, is also available via Revel®, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.


This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed.

For courses in Criminology




Brief. Affordable. Visual.
Criminology provides an affordable, thought-provoking look at criminology that uses clear writing and eye-catching visuals to get your students straight to the important concepts. By focusing on the core concepts, students will gain true understanding of the material, without becoming overwhelmed with unnecessary information. The book's conversation-starting pedagogy encourages active participation in learning, moving students beyond memorization by engaging them in the latest research findings and current events shaping the field.




The Fourth Edition includes updated statistics, an entirely new chapter on victims and victimization, revised Learning Outcomes, and new Putting Criminology to Work boxes which examine evidence-based evaluations of a number of important crime prevention programs.




Criminology, Fourth Edition is also available via Revel™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.