Youth and the Justice System

Juvenile crime is defined as illegal acts against people or property committed by individuals under the age of eighteen. It is a complex social concern inextricably linked with issues of race, poverty, gender, child abuse and neglect, family breakdown, educational failure, urban decay, substance abuse, child development, and failed social services and networks. In addition to the science relevant to these issues, however, the debate over juvenile offenders is also governed by the media, public opinion, and personal beliefs.

--From the book "Analyzing Crime & Social Control"  
(linked & cited below)

Related Articles

As the issues with youth incarceration are intertwined with issues of racism, poverty, and education, be sure to review the related tabs/pages in this guide to find more info on these topics. Linked below are articles from the web, as well as ones linked from the library's resources.

Organizations, programs & local resources

Source citation: "Juvenile Crime in the U.S." Analyzing Crime & Social Control, Salem Press, 2014, pp. 76-82. Sociology Reference Guide. Gale eBooks, https://link-gale-com.ezproxy.greenriver.edu/apps/doc/CX7018500018/GVRL?u=aubu98092&sid=GVRL&xid=47054431. Accessed 18 Aug. 2020.

Finding films 

Search for full-length films and film segments in Films on Demand, one of the streaming databases at GRC. Or consider some of the other resources listed and linked below, including a short list of featured films.