{"product_id":"they-broke-the-law-you-be-the-judge-true-cases-of-teen-crime-thomas-a-jacobs-paperback","title":"They Broke the Law; You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime -- Thomas A. Jacobs, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas A. Jacobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/15\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.01\" H x 6.05\" L x 0.52\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781575421346\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023458877594,"sku":"9781575421346","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781575421346_d8c7705e-bc82-4852-a29d-7ff85b780b03.jpg?v=1773356195","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/they-broke-the-law-you-be-the-judge-true-cases-of-teen-crime-thomas-a-jacobs-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}