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The Evolution of the Juvenile Court: Race, Politics, and the Criminalizing of Juvenile Justice (Youth, Crime, and Justice, 4),Used
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Winner, 2020 ACJS Outstanding Book Award, given by the Academy of Criminal Justice SciencesA major statement on the juvenile justice system by one of Americas leading expertsThe 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 a sweeping overview of the American juvenile justice systems development and change over the past century. Noted law professor and criminologist Barry C. Feld places special emphasis on changes over the last 25 yearsthe ascendance of get tough crime policies and the more recent Supreme Court recognition that children are different.Felds comprehensive historical analyses trace juvenile courts evolution though four periodsthe original Progressive Era, the Due Process Revolution in the 1960s, the Get Tough Era of the 1980s and 1990s, and todays Kids Are Different era. In each period, changes in the economy, cities, families, race and ethnicity, and politics have shaped juvenile courts policies and practices. Changes in juvenile courts ends and meanssubstance and procedurereflect shifting notions of childrens culpability and competence.The Evolution of the Juvenile Court examines how conservative politicians used coded racial appeals to advocate get tough policies that equated children with adults and more recent Supreme Court decisions that draw on developmental psychology and neuroscience research to bolster its conclusions about youths reduced criminal responsibility and diminished competence. Feld draws on lessons from the past to envision a new, developmentally appropriate justice system for children. Ultimately, providing justice for children requires structural changes to reduce social and economic inequalityconcentrated poverty in segregated urban areasthat disproportionately expose children of color to juvenile courts punitive policies.Historical, prescriptive, and analytical, The Evolution of the Juvenile Court evaluates the authors past recommendations to abolish juvenile courts in light of this new evidence, and concludes that separate, but reformed, juvenile courts are necessary to protect children who commit crimes and facilitate their successful transition to adulthood.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Evolution of the Juvenile Court'? A: The book provides a comprehensive overview of the American juvenile justice system's development, emphasizing the changes over the last 25 years in light of evolving policies and Supreme Court decisions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Barry C. Feld, a noted law professor and criminologist with expertise in juvenile justice.
- Q: When was 'The Evolution of the Juvenile Court' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2019.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: It won the 2020 ACJS Outstanding Book Award, presented by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Q: What are the key periods analyzed in the book? A: The book analyzes four key periods: the Progressive Era, the Due Process Revolution in the 1960s, the Get Tough Era of the 1980s and 1990s, and the current Kids Are Different era.
- Q: Is the book suitable for professionals in the juvenile justice field? A: Yes, the book is suitable for professionals as it offers historical analyses and prescriptive recommendations for reforming juvenile courts.
- Q: What are some of the critical themes explored in the book? A: Critical themes include the impact of race and politics on juvenile justice policies and the necessity for structural changes to address social and economic inequalities.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 392 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide any recommendations for improving juvenile justice? A: Yes, the author draws on historical lessons to propose a developmentally appropriate justice system for children, emphasizing the need for reform in juvenile courts.