The juvenile justice system. - National Association of Social Workers (Washington, DC : NASW Press, 2010)
The advent of the juvenile court -- Federal Juvenile Justice Act -- Constitutional due process rights in delinquency proceedings -- Capital punishment and life without parole -- State adjudication of juvenile offenders -- Mental health and drug courts.
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Juvenile justice, Administration of -- United States; Juvenile delinquents -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States; Juvenile delinquents -- Services for -- United States; Juvenile courts -- United States; United States