Elizabeth S. Scott
Rethinking Juvenile Justice
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674057463
- author:
- Elizabeth S. Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 5.40 (w) x 8.10 (h) x 1.10 (d)
- Genre:
- Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rethinking Juvenile Justice by Elizabeth S. Scott and Laurence Steinberg offers a comprehensive approach to juvenile justice, grounded in psychological science. The authors argue that adolescence is a distinctive state of cognitive and emotional development, which should inform laws and policies.
They propose a developmental model that recognizes adolescents' immaturity while holding them accountable, with the goal of helping young people grow into responsible adults rather than career criminals. This approach could make a significant difference in reducing crime and alleviating pressure on the legal and prison systems.
This book presents a pragmatic solution to a pressing issue, one that has far-reaching implications for justice and public policy.
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