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Broken Homes
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Crime and Family
Joan McCord (1930-2004) was one of the most famous, most-respected, and best-loved criminologists of her generation. A brilliant pioneer, Dr. McCord was best known for her work on the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, the first large-scale, longitudinal experimental study in the field of criminology. The study was among the first to demonstrate unintended harmful effects of a well-meaning prevention program. Dr. McCord's most important essays from this groundbreaking research project are among those included in this volume.McCord also co-wrote, edited, or co-edited twelve volumes and auth.
An Introduction to the Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency
This basic overview of juvenile delinquency in the United States emphasizes the connection between delinquency and other problems faced by "at risk" children in America.
Task Force Report: Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime
A socio-economic analysis of juvenile delinquency that is critical of society's approach to juvenile crime responds with recommendations and principles for change. Efforts to modernize the juvenile court system and the general attitude of the public sector toward youth crime are discussed. To teach the youthful offenders involvement in community life, the public and private sectors of the population must respond to youthful needs. Emphasis is placed on the following areas for changes in attitude and approach of responsible individuals - public officials, community and social agencies, teachers, and potential employers. Greatest emphasis is placed on juvenile justice system personnel ranging from the police to the judge. The Gault decision is discussed as a viable vehicle for giving perspective to future programs and priorities. That a revitalized juvenile court system is needed is a logical conclusion.
Juvenile Justice
"Juvenile Justice is an ideal brief core text for undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Violence, Juvenile Delinquency, and Youth Justice in departments of criminal justice, criminology, and sociology."--BOOK JACKET.
Broken Homes: A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment
Joanna C. Colcord's 'Broken Homes: A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment' is a seminal work that meticulously examines the multifaceted issue of family desertion. Through a blend of case studies, statistical analyses, and sociological insights, Colcord delves into the causes, consequences, and societal responses to this prevalent yet often overlooked social phenomenon. Her narrative is both compassionate and critical, offering a window into the lives affected by abandonment and the era's social policy frameworks. The book is a vital artifact in the literary continuum of social work, reflecting the progressive ambition of early 20th-century reforms within its rich historical co...
The Family
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