So You're In Juvey: A Kid's Guide To Juvenile Justice (Juvenile Delinquency & Juvenile Justice Book 6)

Unlike most books about juvenile justice, this book about juvenile justice for kids is co-written by a former delinquent boy who turned his life around, earned a Ph.D., wrote books about juvenile delinquency and conducted research at the National Center for Juvenile Justice.

Most delinquent kids do not know how the juvenile justice system works. The experience can be confusing, difficult and scary.

Unlike some books about juvenile delinquency, this one is easy-to-read and to understand.

It answers 21 of the most important questions kids ask about placed in a juvenile justice facility, including

• What is a detention hearing?
• How long will you be in juvey before you see a judge?
• Can you see your family in juvey?
• What is an adjudication hearing?
• What is a disposition?
• How do you get a lawyer?
• What does a juvenile judge do?
• What does a probation officer do?
• Can you be sent to adult criminal court?

It also provides an explanation of how the juvenile justice system works; a kind of road map of the different directions you can travel within the juvenile justice system.

• Referral
• Intake
• Juvenile detention home
• Adjudication hearing
• Disposition hearing
• Probation
• Community-based programs
• Institutions

If the judge releases you to the custody of your parents or guardians, you will probably be expected to follow some rules. We have included a list of the 12 most common conditions of release.

There is also a list of the dozens of words and their meanings you may hear in juvey. These are important words you need to know so that you understand what is going on, such as

1. Adjudication
2. Arraignment
3. Conditions of release
4. Detention hearing
5. Incarceration
6. Incorrigible
7. Rehabilitation
8. Restitution
9. Subpoena
10. Transfer

Purchase this e-book to learn what you need to know about the juvenile justice system and what can happen to you while you’re in it!