Preston Elrod (Eastern Kentucky University) and R. Scott Ryder (Glenn Oaks Community College). Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective (Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2009).
“The juvenile justice system is a multifaceted entity that continually changes under the influence of decisions, policies, and laws. The all-new Third Edition of Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective offers readers a clear and comprehensive look at exactly what it is and how its works. Reader- friendly and up-to-date, this text unravels the complexities of the juvenile justice system by exploring the history, theory, and components of the juvenile justice process and how they relate.”
–Juvenile Justice jacket cover