Goldson (criminology and social policy, U. of Liverpool, UK) edits over 300 entries addressing components of youth justice in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and other international jurisdictions, though the title is certainly Great Britain-centric with the majority of the articles based on UK law and most of the contributors from British schools and agencies. Entries are listed alphabetically and include a summary, the main article, cross-referenced entries, and key texts and sources. An appendix lists an extensive list of UK-based agencies. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)