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INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL
Juvenile Justice in America,
Clemens Bartollas, Stuart J. Miller
8th Edition
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Contents
To the Instructor 4
Syllabi (16 week) 7
(10 week) 17
Chapter 1 – Juvenile Justice: An Overview 25
Chapter 2 – Measurement and Nature of Juvenile Crime 30
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Chapter 3 – Causes of Juvenile Crime 33
Chapter 4 – Gender and Juvenile Justice 37
Chapter 5 – The Police 41
Chapter 6 – The Juvenile Court
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Chapter 7 – Juveniles in Adult Court 52
Chapter 8 – Juvenile Probation 56
Chapter 9 – Community-Based Programs 60
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Chapter 10 – Juvenile Institutionalization 64
Chapter 11 – Juvenile Aftercare 67
Chapter 12 – Treatment Technologies 71
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Chapter 13 – Juvenile Gangs 74
Chapter 14 – Special Juvenile Offender Populations 78
Chapter 15 – Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century 82
Videos 86
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To the Instructor
Juvenile Justice in America (8th ed.) provides an in-depth look at the lives of juveniles,
their experiences in society, and the consequences of those experiences. The text carefully
examines the structures, procedures, policies, and problems of American juvenile justice
agencies. The Eighth Edition places further emphasis on delinquency prevention, and features a
new chapter on juvenile offender populations to give readers a more comprehensive view of
delinquents. Boxed features in every chapter highlight the practical realities of working in the
juvenile justice system. The careful balance of theory, evidence-based findings, and practical
applications gives readers the most up-to-date insight into the state of juvenile justice in America
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today.
This edition is available with REVEL, an interactive learning environment that enables
students to read, practice and study in one continuous experience. Fully digital and highly
engaging, REVEL offers an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students
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read, think, and learn. Enlivening course content with media interactives and assessments,
REVEL empowers educators to increase engagement with the course, and to better connect with
students.
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The instructor’s manual begins with an outline of the chapters to assist with lecture
preparation. Following the chapter outlines, there is a list of videos relevant to juvenile justice
topics. Finally, there is a test bank that includes multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank,
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matching, essay, and critical thinking questions that cover the information in each chapter. New
questions have been added and others edited either for the sake of clarity or to cover added new
materials.
Chapter 1 is introductory and provides readers with the information necessary to begin
studying juvenile justice. In particular, it summarizes the history and journey of juvenile justice
in the United States. The structure and procedures of juvenile justice agencies are presented and
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then it concludes with an examination of the various philosophies and strategies for correcting
juveniles.
Chapter 2 begins by covering crime trends and how data is categorized, measured, and
reported. The methods, benefits, and limitations of self-reporting is discussed, followed by an
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interpretation of the variables and patterns of offending. The chapter concludes with an analysis
of evidence-based policy and the prevention of delinquency
Chapter 3 starts by summarizing the principles and influences of the classical school of
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criminology. Biological theories of juvenile crime and delinquency are described, as well as
psychological and sociological theories. The importance of the theory of delinquency across the
life course is explained and the chapter finishes with coverage of integrated theories.
Chapter 4 outlines the various explanations for why adolescent females become involved
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in offending. Feminist theory is described as well as the relationship between adolescent female
and male offending. How gender affects the processing of adolescent females is discussed and
the chapter concludes by identifying the relationship between class and delinquency.
Chapter 5 summarizes the history of police-juvenile relationships, the police’s attitudes
toward juveniles, and the juveniles’ attitudes toward the police. Police discretion is discussed as
well as how police process juveniles. The legal rights of juveniles and how police agencies are
structured to deal with juvenile crime are described. The chapter concludes with a summary of
developing trends in how police deal with juveniles.
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Chapter 6 describes the development and legal norms of the juvenile court, the social
control of the status offender, and the structure and key players of the juvenile court. There is
also a description of pretrial procedures and an explanation of plea-bargaining. The chapter
finishes off with a description of the adjudicatory process, disposition hearings, disposition
alternatives, and various sentencing alternatives for juveniles.
Chapter 7 explains the differences in maturity between juveniles and adults. There is an
explanation of how transfers to adult court takes place as well as the different types of waivers.
Blended sentencing is explained and followed by a description of an intermediate correctional
system for juveniles. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the death penalty for juveniles
and the debate about juveniles receiving a sentence of life without parole.
Chapter 8 explains the functions of probation and how it is administered. The chapter
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describes how classifications and risk/needs assessments are used as well as restitution programs.
There is a summary of the roles and responsibilities of probation officers and an explanation of
the use of intermediate punishments, including intensive programs. There is a description of the
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use of house arrest and electronic monitoring followed by an explanation of how probation can
be revoked and the rights of probationers. The chapter ends with a summary of juvenile
probation’s effectiveness.
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Chapter 9 summarizes the philosophy and objectives of community-based corrections and
explains how they are administered. The chapter explains the importance of delinquency
prevention and describes diversion and various diversion programs. The chapter concludes with
a description of residential programs in the community and an evaluation of the effectiveness of
SE
community-based programs.
Chapter 10 describes the purpose and operation of short-term confinement facilities,
including jails, detention centers, and shelter care facilities. There is a description of various
long-term juvenile correctional facilities, including boot camps, reception and diagnostic centers,
and ranches/forestry camps. The goals, programs, and operation of training schools is described
and the chapter concludes with a summary of the factors that should be taken into account when
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implementing a confinement policy for juveniles.
Chapter 11 describes the goals of aftercare and who is responsible for releasing youths
from training school. There is a summary of the role of aftercare officers and why so many
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youths fail on aftercare. The chapter concludes by describing the means by which aftercare can
be improved.
Chapter 12 summarizes the different viewpoints concerning treatment in juvenile justice
and describes the treatment modalities used most frequently. There is an evaluation of the
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juvenile justice treatment modalities and the chapter ends with suggestions for improving
treatment in juvenile justice agencies.
Chapter 13 outlines the development of gangs in the United States and describes the
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behaviors and activities of gangs. The primary types of gangs are identified and there is a
description of the main types of racial and ethnic gangs in the United States. There is a summary
of the main types of gang behavior among female adolescents and the seven stages of emergent
gang development is identified. The chapter concludes with a summary of the efforts to prevent
and control gangs.
Chapter 14 describes the different types of drug users, drug traffickers, and the
relationship of drug use and delinquency treatment. It describes the juvenile sex offender,
focusing on backgrounds, offenses, treatment possibilities, and typical life course. There is a
description of the juvenile gang delinquent, both in urban gangs and in emergent gangs,
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INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL
Juvenile Justice in America,
Clemens Bartollas, Stuart J. Miller
8th Edition
N
U
R
SE
D
O
C
S
lkhgfdsa
, LKJHGDSA
Contents
To the Instructor 4
Syllabi (16 week) 7
(10 week) 17
Chapter 1 – Juvenile Justice: An Overview 25
Chapter 2 – Measurement and Nature of Juvenile Crime 30
N
Chapter 3 – Causes of Juvenile Crime 33
Chapter 4 – Gender and Juvenile Justice 37
Chapter 5 – The Police 41
Chapter 6 – The Juvenile Court
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45
Chapter 7 – Juveniles in Adult Court 52
Chapter 8 – Juvenile Probation 56
Chapter 9 – Community-Based Programs 60
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Chapter 10 – Juvenile Institutionalization 64
Chapter 11 – Juvenile Aftercare 67
Chapter 12 – Treatment Technologies 71
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Chapter 13 – Juvenile Gangs 74
Chapter 14 – Special Juvenile Offender Populations 78
Chapter 15 – Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century 82
Videos 86
D
O
C
S
lkhgfdsa
, LKJHGDSA
To the Instructor
Juvenile Justice in America (8th ed.) provides an in-depth look at the lives of juveniles,
their experiences in society, and the consequences of those experiences. The text carefully
examines the structures, procedures, policies, and problems of American juvenile justice
agencies. The Eighth Edition places further emphasis on delinquency prevention, and features a
new chapter on juvenile offender populations to give readers a more comprehensive view of
delinquents. Boxed features in every chapter highlight the practical realities of working in the
juvenile justice system. The careful balance of theory, evidence-based findings, and practical
applications gives readers the most up-to-date insight into the state of juvenile justice in America
N
today.
This edition is available with REVEL, an interactive learning environment that enables
students to read, practice and study in one continuous experience. Fully digital and highly
engaging, REVEL offers an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students
U
read, think, and learn. Enlivening course content with media interactives and assessments,
REVEL empowers educators to increase engagement with the course, and to better connect with
students.
R
The instructor’s manual begins with an outline of the chapters to assist with lecture
preparation. Following the chapter outlines, there is a list of videos relevant to juvenile justice
topics. Finally, there is a test bank that includes multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank,
SE
matching, essay, and critical thinking questions that cover the information in each chapter. New
questions have been added and others edited either for the sake of clarity or to cover added new
materials.
Chapter 1 is introductory and provides readers with the information necessary to begin
studying juvenile justice. In particular, it summarizes the history and journey of juvenile justice
in the United States. The structure and procedures of juvenile justice agencies are presented and
D
then it concludes with an examination of the various philosophies and strategies for correcting
juveniles.
Chapter 2 begins by covering crime trends and how data is categorized, measured, and
reported. The methods, benefits, and limitations of self-reporting is discussed, followed by an
O
interpretation of the variables and patterns of offending. The chapter concludes with an analysis
of evidence-based policy and the prevention of delinquency
Chapter 3 starts by summarizing the principles and influences of the classical school of
C
criminology. Biological theories of juvenile crime and delinquency are described, as well as
psychological and sociological theories. The importance of the theory of delinquency across the
life course is explained and the chapter finishes with coverage of integrated theories.
Chapter 4 outlines the various explanations for why adolescent females become involved
S
in offending. Feminist theory is described as well as the relationship between adolescent female
and male offending. How gender affects the processing of adolescent females is discussed and
the chapter concludes by identifying the relationship between class and delinquency.
Chapter 5 summarizes the history of police-juvenile relationships, the police’s attitudes
toward juveniles, and the juveniles’ attitudes toward the police. Police discretion is discussed as
well as how police process juveniles. The legal rights of juveniles and how police agencies are
structured to deal with juvenile crime are described. The chapter concludes with a summary of
developing trends in how police deal with juveniles.
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, LKJHGDSA
Chapter 6 describes the development and legal norms of the juvenile court, the social
control of the status offender, and the structure and key players of the juvenile court. There is
also a description of pretrial procedures and an explanation of plea-bargaining. The chapter
finishes off with a description of the adjudicatory process, disposition hearings, disposition
alternatives, and various sentencing alternatives for juveniles.
Chapter 7 explains the differences in maturity between juveniles and adults. There is an
explanation of how transfers to adult court takes place as well as the different types of waivers.
Blended sentencing is explained and followed by a description of an intermediate correctional
system for juveniles. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the death penalty for juveniles
and the debate about juveniles receiving a sentence of life without parole.
Chapter 8 explains the functions of probation and how it is administered. The chapter
N
describes how classifications and risk/needs assessments are used as well as restitution programs.
There is a summary of the roles and responsibilities of probation officers and an explanation of
the use of intermediate punishments, including intensive programs. There is a description of the
U
use of house arrest and electronic monitoring followed by an explanation of how probation can
be revoked and the rights of probationers. The chapter ends with a summary of juvenile
probation’s effectiveness.
R
Chapter 9 summarizes the philosophy and objectives of community-based corrections and
explains how they are administered. The chapter explains the importance of delinquency
prevention and describes diversion and various diversion programs. The chapter concludes with
a description of residential programs in the community and an evaluation of the effectiveness of
SE
community-based programs.
Chapter 10 describes the purpose and operation of short-term confinement facilities,
including jails, detention centers, and shelter care facilities. There is a description of various
long-term juvenile correctional facilities, including boot camps, reception and diagnostic centers,
and ranches/forestry camps. The goals, programs, and operation of training schools is described
and the chapter concludes with a summary of the factors that should be taken into account when
D
implementing a confinement policy for juveniles.
Chapter 11 describes the goals of aftercare and who is responsible for releasing youths
from training school. There is a summary of the role of aftercare officers and why so many
O
youths fail on aftercare. The chapter concludes by describing the means by which aftercare can
be improved.
Chapter 12 summarizes the different viewpoints concerning treatment in juvenile justice
and describes the treatment modalities used most frequently. There is an evaluation of the
C
juvenile justice treatment modalities and the chapter ends with suggestions for improving
treatment in juvenile justice agencies.
Chapter 13 outlines the development of gangs in the United States and describes the
S
behaviors and activities of gangs. The primary types of gangs are identified and there is a
description of the main types of racial and ethnic gangs in the United States. There is a summary
of the main types of gang behavior among female adolescents and the seven stages of emergent
gang development is identified. The chapter concludes with a summary of the efforts to prevent
and control gangs.
Chapter 14 describes the different types of drug users, drug traffickers, and the
relationship of drug use and delinquency treatment. It describes the juvenile sex offender,
focusing on backgrounds, offenses, treatment possibilities, and typical life course. There is a
description of the juvenile gang delinquent, both in urban gangs and in emergent gangs,
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