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• •Boasts extensive and unique coverage of the juvenile justice system, focusing on law enforcement, the court system, correctional responses to juvenile offending, and an overview of the causes of delinquency
• •Features a unique "How to Read a Research Article"―tied to the first reading in the book―to give students a guide to understand and learn from the edited articles that appear throughout the text.
• •Provides an introduction to each reading to give students an overview of the purpose, main points, and conclusions of each article.
• •Utilizes photographs, boxes, and suggested Web resources to enhance the book′s presentation and engage student interest.
• •Offers a clear and concise summary of key terms and concepts in each section and discussion questions that enhance student comprehension
• •A Student study site at www.sagepub.com/lawrencestudy provides self-quizzes, e-flashcards, additional readings, and more.
• •Instructor Resource on CD include test questions for both the text and readings, PowerPoint slides, teaching tips, and other resources. Qualified instructors can request a copy by contacting Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243), 6AM-5PM, Pacific Time.