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Howell, James C

Preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency a comprehensive framework - 2nd - New Delhi Sage 2009 - xviii,377p. ill., map ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-367) and index.

Superpredators and other myths about juvenile delinquency -- Moral panic over juvenile delinquency -- Juvenile delinquency trends -- A theory of juvenile delinquency and gang involvement -- Juvenile offender careers -- Youth gangs -- Effective programs for preventing and reducing youth gang problems -- Principles and characteristics of best practice programs -- Effective prevention and rehabilitation programs -- The comprehensive strategy framework : an illustration -- What doesn't work in preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency -- Transfer of juveniles to the criminal justice system.

ISBN: 9781412956383

LCCN: 2008010388

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8A1025 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014697418 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Juvenile delinquency--Prevention.--United States
Youth and violence--Prevention.--United States
Violent crimes--Prevention.--United States
Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation--United States.

LC Class. No.: HV9104 / .H76 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 364.36 / HO-P