Youth Violence, Crime, and Gangs: Children at Risk
- ISBN-10
- 0787691062
- ISBN-13
- 9780787691066
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 184
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Information Plus
- Authors
- Information Plus, Kathleen Edgar, Tex.)
Description
Looks at the history of youth crime and violence, discusses victimization and school safety, and explores the impact of gangs and punishment.
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