Citation

Merlo AV, Benekos PJ. Youth Violence Juv. Justice 2003; 1(3): 276-288.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1541204003001003003

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Crime and public policy continue to be salient issues in the 21st century. This article reviews juvenile justice policy and examines initiatives that demonstrate positive directions for the future of the juvenile justice system. The authors summarize the history of juvenile justice and review recent developments that warrant further research to demonstrate rational, effective policies and strategies for responding to juvenile delinquency. The influences of ideology, politics, and the media on public policy are discussed, and the authors consider future issues in juvenile justice.