The book ""Origin of the Illinois Juvenile Court Law: Juvenile Courts and What They Have Accomplished"" by Timothy David Hurley was published in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the history and development of the Illinois Juvenile Court Law, which was the first of its kind in the United States. The author examines the social, economic, and political factors that led to the establishment of the Illinois Juvenile Court and the subsequent passage of similar laws in other states. The book also explores the ...
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The book ""Origin of the Illinois Juvenile Court Law: Juvenile Courts and What They Have Accomplished"" by Timothy David Hurley was published in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the history and development of the Illinois Juvenile Court Law, which was the first of its kind in the United States. The author examines the social, economic, and political factors that led to the establishment of the Illinois Juvenile Court and the subsequent passage of similar laws in other states. The book also explores the principles and practices of the juvenile court system, including the role of judges, probation officers, and other professionals who work with young offenders. The author discusses the goals of the juvenile court system, which are to rehabilitate young offenders and provide them with the support they need to become productive members of society. In addition to providing a historical and theoretical overview of the juvenile court system, the book also includes case studies and examples of successful interventions and programs that have been implemented in Illinois and other states. The author argues that the juvenile court system has been successful in reducing juvenile crime and helping young people to overcome the challenges they face. Overall, ""Origin of the Illinois Juvenile Court Law: Juvenile Courts and What They Have Accomplished"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the juvenile justice system in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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