Glossary of Juvenile Justice
The Coalition for Juvenile Justice has created a Juvenile Justice Glossary which can be a resource to you in building an understanding of terms, as well as identifying possible search terms for your research.
Find Books
Child First : developing a new youth justice system by Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2022Its dynamic and accessible integration of theory, research, policy and practice, alongside discussion of critical themes, makes it a key read for students on youth crime/justice modules.
Children in conflict with the law : rights, research and progressive youth justice by Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2023This book presents an original synthesis of the leading international research on children in conflict with the law, providing an evidence base for a rights-based justice system.
Cultural Perspectives on Youth Justice by Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2016This book subjects that 'fact' to critical examination through consideration of youth justice systems in six different countries, drawing on sociological and criminological analysis as well as expert practitioner opinion.
Juvenile delinquency : theory, research, and the juvenile justice process by Location: Available OnlinePublication Date: 2020Combining theory with practical application, this seminal introduction to juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice integrates the latest research with emerging problems and trends in an overview of the field.
Additional Resources
- Historic Cases in Youth Justice (OJJDP) OJJDP details milestones in juvenile justice reform—from the establishment of the first juvenile court in the United States—to landmark court cases throughout history.
- Years Juvenile Courts Established by State (OJJDP) This map is a data visualization that displays the establishment of juvenile courts by year for each state. Hover over each state for more information about when each juvenile court was founded.
Background Information
The following are resources available through the BU libraries to build a foundation in topics relating to youth justice:
- The Palgrave international handbook of youth imprisonment
- The Handbook of Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
- Routledge International Handbook of Delinquency and Health (online)
- International Handbook of Juvenile Justice
- Gangs: a Reference Handbook
- Juvenile Justice : a Reference Handbook
- APA Handbook of Psychology and Juvenile Justice
- Handbook of Children, Culture, and Violence
- Encyclopedia of juvenile violence
- Family criminology : an introduction
- Handbook of Children and Prejudice : Integrating Research, Practice, and Policy
