Juvenile Justice in African and Western Criminal Justice Systems
$425.45
- Paperback
340 pages
- Release Date
16 December 2025
Summary
The field of juvenile justice faces significant challenges, particularly when examining the differences between African and Western criminal justice systems. Many African jurisdictions still operate under colonial structures, which hinder the effective treatment and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. There is a lacking comprehensive literature addressing global juvenile delinquency and criminal justice responses. This knowledge gap hampers the development of international juvenile justice …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668493472 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1668493470 |
| Author: | Simeon Peter Sungi, Henry K. Murigi |
| Publisher: | IGI Global |
| Imprint: | Information Science Reference |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 340 |
| Release Date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 178mm |
About The Author
Simeon Peter Sungi
Simeon P. Sungi holds an LL.B (Hons), LL.M in International Human Rights Law, M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.
Dr. Sungi is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a lawyer by profession and is licensed to practice law in Tanzania and Kenya. He is also a former United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda staff member.
His research focuses on law and justice and policy reform issues in the global south. Dr. Sungi is a passionate advocate for human rights and crime prevention policies that are scientifically driven. He has published in numerous scholarly journals and edited books.
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