This text for students, administrators, and professionals in juvenile justice features chapter objectives and discussion questions, and includes information on special populations such as girls. The text begins with an overview of juvenile justice and juvenile delinquency, examining historical, legal, and political trends, then looks at early intervention in delinquency, with chapters on programs for reducing antisocial behavior and school bullying. Part 3 presents developmental, familial, and sociological theories of delinquency. Part 4, the bulk of the book, investigates juvenile justice treatment and policy alternatives, with material on prevention of youth suicide in juvenile justice settings, screening and assessment of mental health disorders, therapeutic jurisprudence and juvenile court, restorative justice, and community-based after-care. Online instructor resources include lecture outlines, test bank, and image bank. Springer is affiliated with the University of Texas-Austin. Roberts teaches criminal justice and social work at Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)