Levels of Government, Branches of Government, and the Reform of Juvenile Justice

Date

2013

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Volume Title

Publisher

Texas Tech Law Review

Abstract

Examines the topic of political science of juvenile and criminal justice. Argues that thinking about where in the American federal system to focus reform efforts can help serve the interests of kids. Discuses the biases commonly found in legal academics that need to be confronted and corrected before law schools can become efficient in finding the appropriate paths to reform.

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Keywords

Political science, Juvenile justice, Criminal justice, American federal system, Interest of children, Juvenile court, Executive branches of state and local government

Citation

Franklin E. Zimring, Levels of Government, Branches of Government, and the Reform of Juvenile Justice, 46 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 1 (2013-2014)