Preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency a comprehensive framework / James C. Howell.

Author/creator Howell, James C.
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoLos Angeles : SAGE,
Descriptionxviii, 377 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 339-367) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008010388
ISBN9781412956383 (pbk.)
ISBN1412956382 (pbk.)