Justice for Kids: Keeping Kids Out of the Juvenile Justice System

Front Matter

Justice for Kids Families, Law, and Society Series General Editor: Nancy E. Dowd Justice for Kids: Keeping Kids Out of the Juvenile Justice System Edited by Nancy E. Dowd Justice for Kids Keeping Kids Out of the Juvenile Justice System Edited by Nancy E. Dowd a NEW YORK UNIVERSIT Y PRE SS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2011 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Justice for kids : keeping kids out of the juvenile justice system / edited by Nancy E. Dowd. p. cm. — (Families, law, and society series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–0–8147–2137–7 (cl : alk. paper) — ISBN 978–0–8147–2138–4 (ebook) 1. Juvenile justice, Administration of—United States. 2. Pre-trial intervention— United States. 3. Restorative justice—United States. 4. Juvenile delinquency— United States—Prevention. I. Dowd, Nancy E., 1949– KF9779.J87  2011 364.360973—dc22    2011015752 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To all the kids who need our help, and who shared their stories so we would understand. This page intentionally left blank ...