In this groundbreaking study, William Douglas Morrison explores the causes, effects, and consequences of juvenile crime in early 20th-century America. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from court records to newspaper articles, Morrison provides a detailed account of the lives of young offenders and the challenges faced by the justice system in dealing with them. With thought-provoking analysis and insightful commentary, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of juvenile justice in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.