Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice

This textbook aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice for undergraduate students and reviewees preparing for board examinations. Further, this can also serve as a guide for practicing criminologists in the performance of their specific functions. It covers fundamental concepts, theories, and research findings essential for understanding the diverse subfields of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. The book is organized into four chapters following the Criminology Licensure Examination (CLE) Table of Specification (TOS), each covering different topics in juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. It is presented in a logical sequence, starting with juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice, followed by a discussion of terms to ponder, the rights of a child, and parental authority. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as preventing youth delinquency, juvenile justice models, and related laws on juvenile delinquency.