Young Adult Offenders
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This latest volume in the Cambridge Criminal Justice Series focuses upon young adults and their treatment in the criminal justice system. The subject is very topical because there is increasing evidence that a rigid distinction between ‘youth’ and ‘adulthood’ is not appropriate in modern societies. For example, important developmental tasks such as finishing one’s education, finding regular work and the foundation of one’s own family are now completed later than in former times; neuropsychologic
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This academic text provides a rigorous examination of the criminal justice system's treatment of young adult offenders, challenging the rigid legal boundaries between youth and adulthood. Author Friedrich Lösel presents compelling evidence that modern societal shifts, such as delayed completion of education and career establishment, necessitate a more nuanced approach to this age group. The book delves into neuropsychological research to support its thesis, making it a significant contribution to criminological literature for serious students and professionals.
What distinguishes this volume is its focus on the developmental realities of late adolescence and early adulthood, arguing persuasively for justice policies that reflect contemporary understanding of brain maturation. University students studying criminology, psychology, or social policy will find the research invaluable, while practitioners in legal and correctional fields may reconsider standard approaches to this complex population. The scholarly analysis offers crucial insights that could inform more effective intervention strategies for this transitional age group within the criminal justice framework.
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