BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE
The End of Juvenile Prison
Hardback
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Asserting that there is no right way to lock up a child, this clear-eyed indictment of how juvenile detention facilities have run amok discloses the painful stories of youths who have suffered violence and psychological torture at the hands of the state.
The author argues that treatment practices deny delinquent youth what they need most: positive relationships with caring adults. Recommended as a teacher resource in high school law courses and for counselors as a source of "scared straight" stories for problem students.
“Passionate, thoughtful, and well-researched, this is a resounding call to action.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Passionate and convincing.
—Kirkus Reviews“Nell Bernstein’s new book could be for juvenile justice what Rachel Carson’s book was for the environmental movement.”
—Andrew Cohen
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| Copyright | 2014 |
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| Publisher | New Press |
| Pages | 365 |
| Grade | 7–12 |
| ISBN | 9781595589569 |