Self-Incrimination (Teen Rights and Freedoms)

This timely series examines a broad range of perceived or actual legal rights and freedoms that impact the lives of American teens; many volumes cover how the Bill of Rights are interpreted and protected with regard to minors.; The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees due process of law and protects against self-incrimination. The volume discusses to what extent these guarantees extend to juveniles. Perceived or real teen rights related to In re Gault, and the imact of the Miranda ruling are explored.; This timely new series from Greenhaven Press examines a broad range of perceived or actual legal rights and freedoms that impact the lives of American teens. Many of the volumes cover rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how these rights are interpreted and protected in regard to children and teens. The scope of the series also encompasses additional rights or freedoms, relating to both school and home environments. Teen Rights and Freedoms supports student assignments relating to government, politics, political science, history, law, psychology, and other social sciences. Each volume focuses on a different right or freedom and offers an anthology of key essays and articles on that right or freedom and the accompanying responsibilities. Material is drawn from a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources – journals, magazines, newspapers, nonfiction books, newsletters, position papers, speeches and government documents, with particular emphasis on Supreme Court and other court decisions. Each volume includes a list of organizations, a bibliography, and a subject index. Read more