Juvenile Crime (Opposing Viewpoints)

From School Library Journal Grade 8 Up–This volume covers the many sides of the causes of juvenile crime, the treatment of offenders, preventing crime, and ways to improve the U.S. juvenile justice system. Readers are exposed to a variety of opinions, from Juvenile Offenders Should Be Eligible for the Death Penalty to Helping Juvenile Offenders Avoid Incarceration Can Reduce Crime. Students assigned position papers or research projects will find this resource useful.