Understanding juvenile law
Martin R. Gardner.
- 2nd ed.
- Newark, NJ LexisNexis c2003.
- xix, 328 p. 24 cm.
- The understanding series .
- Understanding series (New York, N.Y.) .
Includes index.
Pt. I. Introduction. Minority as a legal status ; The rights of juveniles -- Pt. II. Outside the juvenile justice system. The child and the family ; Child abuse ; Private law issues outside ; Constitutional rights -- Pt. III. The juvenile justice system. The juvenile court movement ; Jurisdiction ; The pre-adjudication process ; Adjudication ; Disposition ; The future of the juvenile justice system.
0820557390 (softbound)
2002037108
Juvenile justice, Administration of--United States. Minors--United States. Children--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.