Barry C Feld: 2 books
The Evolution of the Juvenile Court
Race, Politics, and the Criminalizing of Juvenile Justice
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2017
A major statement on the juvenile justice system by one of America’s leading experts
The juvenile court lies at the intersection of youth policy and crime policy. Its institutional practices reflect our changing ideas about children and crime control. The Evolution of the Juvenile Court provides...
Kids, Cops, and Confessions
Inside the Interrogation Room
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2012
Juveniles possess less maturity, intelligence, and competence than adults, heightening their vulnerability in the justice system. For this reason, states try juveniles in separate courts and use different sentencing standards than for adults. Yet, when police bring kids in for questioning, they use...