Jones, Patrick, Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle
Bracelets. Pgs. 120. erner Publishing, 2017. $37.32. INFORMATION.
In the United States, the handling of juvenile offender has
gone from one extreme to another. For centuries, it was legal to execute
minors. Now day, based off of neuroscience, juvenile justice has move more towards
alternative forms of punishment like restorative justice models. In this book. The
author explores the history of juvenile justice, how former incarcerees have changed
as a result, and a look at what life is like behind bars.
The layout is well-done, the information is eye-opening and
helpful. Included are primary sources like photographs, quotes, and studies
that shed light on the school to prison pipeline amongst a few other things. Although
the information isn’t that objective, the evidence used to back up the author’s
claims is diverse and would be helpful for those doing argumentative essays or
who need to research a current issue. Included are source notes, sources for further
information, glossary, and an index for sue with common core standards.
MS, HS.
ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica M, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.
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