{"product_id":"they-broke-the-law-you-be-the-judge-true-cases-of-teen-crime-9781575421346","title":"They Broke the Law; You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeens often hear about other teens who get into trouble with the law. But they're seldom asked what they think should happen next and why. A unique introduction to the juvenile justice system, \u003ci\u003eThey Broke the Law--You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime\u003c\/i\u003e invites teens to preside over a variety of real-life cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey meet Adam, who makes a threat in school; Erica, who assaults another student and uses marijuana; and more young people who commit crimes and are caught. Like a judge, readers learn each teen's background, the relevant facts, and the sentencing options available. After deciding on a sentence, they find out what really happened--and where each offender is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, readers learn Judge Jacobs' concerns about each case, reflect on probing questions, and discover that they can't jump to conclusions. Teens (and teachers) who want more can find role-playing ideas and scenarios related to the stories available as free downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThought-provoking and eye-opening, this book is for all teens who want to know more about the juvenile justice system and the laws that pertain to them and their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas A. Jacobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Teens and the Law\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.01h x 6.05w x 0.52d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781575421346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e84818 \/ They Broke the Law, You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2004 pg. 149\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2004 pg. 968\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKliatt\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2004 pg. 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2004 pg. 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Recmd for Reluctant YA's\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2005 pg. 1024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas A. Jacobs, J.D., was an Arizona Assistant Attorney General from 1972 to 1985 where he practiced criminal and child welfare law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was appointed to the Maricopa County Superior Court in 1985 where he served as a judge pro tem and commissioner in the juvenile and family courts until his retirement in 2008. He also taught juvenile law for ten years as an adjunct professor at the Arizona State University School of Social Work. He continues to write for teens, lawyers, and judges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit Judge Jacobs's website, Askthejudge.info, for free interactive educational tools that provide current information regarding laws, court decisions, and national news affecting teens. It's the only site of its kind to provide legal questions and answers for teens and parents with the unique ability to interact with Judge Jacobs and other teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudge Jacobs was part of an expert panel of guests on the Dr. Phil show \"Bullied to Death\" in April 2010. He spoke about the anonymity of cyberbullying. A copy of his book, Teen Cyberbullying Investigated, was given to each member of the audience with Dr. Phil's exhortation to \"Read it. It will close the gap between you and what your kids know that you don't know.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44119520608301,"sku":"9781575421346","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_0c1830c2-6ebd-4419-887d-31a55d595ca2.jpg?v=1756228878","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/they-broke-the-law-you-be-the-judge-true-cases-of-teen-crime-9781575421346","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}