SOCIAL SCIENCES
Jones, Patrick

Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets

(3) YA "Almost all youth do stupid, impulsive things. Yet only some of them turn into criminal acts." Jones deftly covers multiple aspects of juvenile justice in America, including its history, current reforms, and the root causes of delinquency. The text is detailed enough for research but engaging enough for general interest reading; glossy pages include sidebars, pull-quotes, and color photos. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

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