Jacqueline Langwith

Juvenile Crime Jacqueline Langwith

Brief Description: "This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging package. This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world. Each anthology features useful charts, graphs and cartoons, engaging fact boxes that provide at-a-glance information and questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Further research is encouraged through annotated bibliographies, web sites and organizations to contact"--Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging package. This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world. Each anthology features useful charts, graphs and cartoons, engaging fact boxes that provide at-a-glance information and questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Further research is encouraged through annotated bibliographies, web sites and organizations to contact--; Provided by publisher.; IIOVP: Juvenile Crime: This title explores the causes of juvenile crime, how the justice system should treat juvenile offenders, and how juvenile crime can be reduced--; Provided by publisher.; Grade 9-12. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. What Are the Causes of Juvenile Crime and Violence? -- 1. Violent Video Games Contribute to Juvenile Violence Iowa State University News Service -- 2. Violent Video Games Have Not Been Proven to Contribute to Juvenile Violence / Christopher J. Ferguson -- 3. Mental Disorders Are Linked to Youth Aggression and Delinquency / Thomas Grisso -- 4. There is More than One System in Juvenile Justice / Jeffrey Butts -- 5. School Violence is Linked to Bullying / Courtney Parker -- 6. How to Deal with Guns in School / Ron Avi Astor -- Chapter 2. How Should the Criminal Justice System Treat Juvenile Offenders? -- 1. Should Juvenile Criminals be Sentenced Like Adults? / Clark Merrefield -- 2. Adult Punishment Should be an Option for Juvenile Offenders / Jessica Wilde -- 3. There Should be a Minimum Age for Juvenile Justice / H. Ted Rubin -- 4. Supreme Court Bars Mandatory Life Sentences for Juveniles / Warren Richey -- 5. America's Criminal Justice Approach to Juvenile Crimes is Incoherent / A. Barton Hinkle -- Chapter 3. How Can Juvenile Crime be Reduced? -- 1. Marijuana Decriminalization Law Brings Down Juvenile Arrests in California / Susan Ferriss -- 2. Marijuana Has Many Dangers, Including a Link to Juvenile Crime US Drug Enforcement Agency -- 3. Reducing Juvenile Incarceration Leads to Less Juvenile Crime / Annie E. Casey Foundation -- 4. programs Rooted Within the Community Are Effective in Reducing Juvenile Crime / Amruta Ghanekar, Sara Taveras -- 5. Scared Straight Programs Are Not Effective / Laurie O. Robinson, Jeff Slowikowski -- Facts About Juvenile Crime -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits. Publisher Marketing: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; This title examines the issue of juvenile crime and explores the causes of juvenile crime, how the justice system should treat juvenile offenders, and how juvenile crime can be prevented.; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t

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