Juvenile Crime

by Merino, Noel

• ISBN13: 9780737747355
• ISBN10: 0737747358
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-30
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues:

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
What are the Causes of Juvenile Crime and Violence?
Gang Membership Leads to Juvenile Crime	p. 11
The Juvenile Justice System Increases Juvenile Crime	p. 17
A Risk Factor for School Violence Is Bullying	p. 26
School Violence Occurs Because It Is Tolerated	p. 33
A Wide Variety of Factors Causes School Violence: Constitutional Rights Foundation	p. 37
How Should the Criminal Justice System Treat Juvenile Offenders?
Adult Courts and Prisons are Not Appropriate for Juvenile Offenders	p. 48
Adult Courts and Prisons are Appropriate for Some Juvenile Offenders	p. 54
Life Sentences are Too Harsh for Juvenile Offenders: Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch	p. 60
Life Sentences are Sometimes Appropriate for Juvenile Offenders: National Organization of Victims of Juvenile Lifers	p. 68
Juvenile Offenders Need Rehabilitation, Not Punishment	p. 79
Rehabilitation and Punishment are Needed for Juvenile Offenders	p. 85
How Can Juvenile Crime and Violence Be Prevented?
Early Childhood Education Can Reduce Juvenile Crime and Violence: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids	p. 91
Increased Special Education Could Reduce Juvenile Crime	p. 97
Treating Mental Illness Will Reduce Juvenile Crime	p. 103
Arming Teachers Can Help Prevent School Violence	p. 111
Arming Teachers Will Not Prevent School Violence: Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence	p. 117
Zero-Tolerance Policies for School Violence Have Gone Too Far	p. 122
Facts About Juvenile Crime	p. 127
Organizations to Contact	p. 131
For Further Reading	p. 136
Index	p. 140
Picture Credits	p. 146
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