Child Savers

Discover the critical insights of the juvenile justice system with Child Savers by Anthony M. Platt. This 40th Anniversary Edition, published by Rutgers University Press in 2009, offers a compelling analytical and historical study spanning 352 pages. Platt delves into the influential social reformers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, presenting a thought-provoking argument that the 'child savers' movement was not merely a benevolent initiative aimed at uplifting youth. Instead, it reveals how this movement served as a punitive and intrusive mechanism to control the lives of working-class urban adolescents. Ideal for those interested in juvenile courts, juvenile delinquency, and the broader implications of social reform, Child Savers is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of the juvenile justice system in the United States.