Juvenile Justice Subject Guide LRC@TCC

Scope: A survey of resources relating to crime and punishment of America's youth.
Call number areas to browse: HV9067-HV9106
Keywords to search: juveniles, juvenile delinquency, youth crime, etc.
Subjects to search (Library of Congress):
juvenile delinquency; juvenile corrections; problem youth; juvenile justice--administration of; gangs; etc.

Books in our catalog:
Gale Virtual Reference Library (r)
Crime and Criminals: Opposing Viewpoints (HV6789 .C6887 2000)
Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior (REF HV6017 .E53 2001)
Juvenile Crime: Opposing Viewpoints (HV9104 .J833 1997)
Juvenile Deliquency: Theory, practice, and law (HV9104.S53 1997)
Superpredators: The Demonization of Our Children by the Law
(HV9104 .E438 1999)
Youth Violence: Opposing Viewpoints (HV9104 .Y6856 1998)

Library Resources (r):

Legal Collection
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
CQ Researcher An excellent resource for argumentative papers. Each article includes a "pro/con" link.
Issues & Controversies @facts.com Attention to "Issues: Pro & Con" section.

Also try our Criminology and Law guides

Internet Resources:
ABA Juvenile Justice Center (American Bar Association) Special section dealing with the death penalty.

Building Blocks for Youth An alliance of professionals dedicated to protect minority youth in the justice system and promote rational and effective justice policies.

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center Features an extensive A-Z directory of topics.

NCJRS: Juvenile Justice (National Criminal Justice Reference Center) Offering several downloadable publications, including statistical data and community programming.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Providing national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.

Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice Prevention, intervention, restriction, and reformation of youth.

Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General Detailed report, resources, and links.