Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Crime | Chapter 2 Preface
Among the many theories debated regarding the causes of juvenile crime and violence—including genetic predisposition, environmental influence, violent images in the media, poverty, and single-parent families—one of the most controversial is whether the availability of guns in American society contributes to juvenile crime. While many argue that the presence of large numbers of guns increases the risk of youth violence and fatalities, others contend that guns protect law-abiding citizens from armed criminals.
According to Eric Lotke, a research associate at the National Center...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Are Juvenile Crime and Violence Increasing?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Juvenile Crime and Violence Are Increasing
- Juvenile Crime and Violence Are Not Increasing
- Juvenile Crime Is a Serious Problem in Schools
- Juvenile Crime Is Not a Serious Problem in Schools
- Juveniles Are Becoming Ruthless
- Juveniles Are Unfairly Blamed for Increasing Crime and Violence
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 2: What Are the Causes of Juvenile Crime and Violence?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Why the Young Kill
- Environmental Factors Contribute to Juvenile Crime and Violence
- Violence in the Media Contributes to Juvenile Crime
- Violence in the Media Does Not Contribute to Juvenile Crime
- Guns Contribute to Juvenile Crime
- Guns Do Not Contribute to Juvenile Crime
- The Root Cause of Juvenile Crime and Violence Is Poverty
- The Root Cause of Juvenile Crime and Violence Is Fatherlessness
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 3: What Factors Contribute to Gang- Related Juvenile Crime?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- The Media Contribute to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime
- Gangsta Rap Music Contributes to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime
- A Need for Family Contributes to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime
- Poor Parenting Contributes to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime
- American Capitalism Contributes to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 4: How Can Juvenile Crime and Violence Be Combated?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- More Juveniles Should Be Tried as Adults
- Juveniles Should Not Be Tried as Adults
- Parents Should Be Held Legally Responsible for Juvenile Crime
- Holding Parents Legally Responsible for Juvenile Crime May Be Counterproductive
- Curfew Laws Are Effective at Combating Juvenile Crime
- Curfew Laws Are Ineffective at Combating Juvenile Crime
- Harsher Punishment Is the Answer to Juvenile Crime
- More After-School Programs Are the Answer to Juvenile Crime
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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