Serious and Violent Juvenile Offenders: Risk Factors and Successful Interventions

Serious and Violent Juvenile Offenders: Risk Factors and Successful Interventions

by David Farrington (Author), David Farrington (Author), Rolf Loeber (Author), Dr. Rolf Loeber (Editor), Professor David P. Farrington (Series Editor)

Synopsis

Detailed and comprehensive, this volume presents authoritative discussions by leading scholars on issues surrounding serious and violent juvenile offenders. This population is responsible for a disproportionate percentage of all crime and poses the greatest challenge to juvenile justice policymakers. This volume integrates knowledge about risk and protective prevention programmes, so that conclusions from each area can inform the other.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 536
Edition: 1
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
Published: 23 Aug 1999

ISBN 10: 9780761920
ISBN 13: 9780761920403

Author Bio
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine (Secondary appointment in Dept. of Psychology) PhD, Queens University Clinical Program, Clinical/Developmental Program Research Interests: Juvenile antisocial behavior and delinquency, substance use, mental health problems