Gardner, Martin R.

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.

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Juvenile justice, Administration of--United States.
Minors--United States.
Children--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.

KF 9780 / .G37 2003