DIGITAL UPDATE available for fall 2021 classes

An in-depth look at juvenile justice, from the perspective of offenders, victims, and field professionals
Revel^(R) Juvenile Justice in America provides an in-depth look at the lives of juveniles, their experiences in society, and the consequences of those experiences. Through a balance of theory, evidence-based findings, and practical applications, the text carefully examines the structures, procedures, policies, and problems of American juvenile justice today. The 8th edition update places further emphasis on delinquency prevention and expands coverage of juvenile offender populations.

Revel empowers students to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment. With Revel, students read and practice in one continuous experience, anytime, anywhere, on any device.

NOTE: Revel is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. This ISBN is for the standalone Revel access card. In addition to this access card, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.

Clemens Bartollas, PhD, is professor of sociology at the University of Northern Iowa. He holds a BA from Davis and Elkins College, a BD from Princeton Theological Seminary, an STM from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and a PhD in sociology, with a special emphasis on criminology, from The Ohio State University. Dr. Bartollas taught at Pembroke State University from 1973 to 1975, at Sangamon State University from 1975 to 1980, and at the University of Northern Iowa from 1981 to the present. He has received honors at the University of Northern Iowa, including Distinguished Scholar, the Donald McKay Research Award, and the Regents' Award for Faculty Excellence. Dr. Bartollas, like his coauthor, is also the author of numerous articles and more than 30 books, including previous editions of Juvenile Delinquency (Allyn & Bacon, 2006), Juvenile Justice in America (with Stuart J. Miller; Prentice Hall, 2011), and Women and the Criminal Justice System (with Katherine Stuart van Wormer; Prentice Hall, 2011).

Matthew Makarios, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology at the University of Northern Iowa. He received his BA in criminology from the University of Minnesota Duluth, his MA in criminal justice from Washington State University, and his PhD in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati.