The Juvenile Offender

Focusing on the evolution of understanding juvenile offenders, the book explores insights from psychological and criminological research on youth crime. It highlights advances in characterizing juvenile offenders, identifying risk factors linked to antisocial behavior, and understanding the causes of delinquency. Additionally, it addresses the treatment of youth within juvenile justice systems, including decision-making processes and the development of assessment tools. The work emphasizes effective prevention and treatment programs for at-risk youths and those already involved in criminal activities.