The Criminal Child / Edited by Alison M. Belkin ; Foreword by Ronald L. Carlson. — Dubuque : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1978. — 183 p. — (Topics in Human Behavior Series).
Анотація: This volume is broadly addressed to the topic of the criminal child. As an area of inquiry this body of literature is represented by an amalgam of theories, viewpoints and findings from psychology, sociology, political science and the law.
"The Criminal Child," edited by Alison M. Belkin, is a scholarly collection that explores the phenomenon of juvenile delinquency from historical, psychological, sociological, and legal perspectives. The book examines how societies have understood, managed, and responded to criminal behavior among children and adolescents. It delves into topics such as the roots of juvenile crime, the development of juvenile justice systems, and the ethical debates surrounding interventions with young offenders. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the volume aims to shed light on the complexities of juvenile crime and the challenges of balancing justice, rehabilitation, and social protection.