Should Juveniles Be Given Life Without Parole?

Is the legal system disproportionately unfair to juveniles? Should cases be considered individually when sentencing juveniles? Is the justice system prejudiced against juveniles of color? The many factors that go into the discussion of life without parole are considered in this informative anthology. Readers are presented with opposing views in context, allowing for a complete understanding of the issue at hand.

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Review: Should Juveniles Be Given Life Without Parole?Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.Booklist, March 2011
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Grades
10-12+
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Grades
9-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-5166-6
Author: Olivia Ferguson
Copyright: 2011
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 9-12+
Dimensions: 6" x 9"