Book cover titled "Giving Youth a Voice: A Basis for Rethinking Adolescent Violence" by Christie L. Barron, featuring colorful abstract artwork.

Giving Youth a Voice

by Christie Barron

This book challenges traditional theories and methods associated with the study of youth violence. It offers a fresh perspective by incorporating into the discourse the voices of youths speaking about their own experience of the justice system. The book underscores the ineffectual nature of current corrections programs which are prescribed to deal with youth violence.

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  • January 2000
  • ISBN: 9781552660270
  • 142 pages
  • CA$27.00
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This book challenges traditional theories and methods associated with the study of youth violence. It offers a fresh perspective by incorporating into the discourse the voices of youths speaking about their own experience of the justice system. The book underscores the ineffectual nature of current corrections programs which are prescribed to deal with youth violence.

Crime & Law Family Studies

Author

Christie Barron

Christie L. Barron holds a PhD in criminology from Simon Fraser University and has taught in Canada and the U.K.

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