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Tracing a child's life from the earliest years through adolescence, Christopher Mallett investigates the processes by which mental health disorders, learning disabilities, experiences of abuse, and combinations of these factors may increase the likelihood of delinquency. He also finds unexpected lessons in resilience. Throughout, he draws on these insights to suggest valuable new ways of responding to issues in vulnerable populations.

Offers the first truly comprehensive assessment of the "school-to-prison pipeline”. Written by one of the foremost experts on this topic, the book examines school disciplinary policies and juvenile justice policies that contribute to the pipeline, describes its impact on targeted children and adolescents, and recommends a more supportive and rehabilitative model.