Law
Family Law
- Publisher : Beacon Pr; First Edition
- Published : 01 Jun 1997
- Pages : 206
- ISBN-10 : 0807044024
- ISBN-13 : 9780807044025
- Language : English
A Kind and Just Parent: The Children of Juvenile Court
The author traces his five years as a teacher and observer of Chicago's Juvenile Court prison, the nation's first and largest institution of juvenile justice, and offers real-life portraits of its inner-city youths. Tour.
Editorial Reviews
Parents and adults concerned with juvenile justice issues will want to consider this title, which profiles issues of prison classrooms, teachers, and rehabilitation efforts. Ayers' encounters with the children of juvenile court consider the special problems of kids caught up in the justice system. -- Midwest Book Review
Readers Top Reviews
Amber Denault
This book was an old library book so I expected the wear. One page was torn but it wasn't one that was necessary. The book was excellent and worked just fine for the class I needed it for. Product was true to description.
Heather R. Burbach
A Must-Read for anyone involved (professionally) in the child welfare system!