Study & Research Juvenile Crime

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Are Juvenile Crime and Violence Increasing?

Chapter 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

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: What Are the Causes of Juvenile Crime and Violence?

Chapter 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

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Factors Contribute to Gang- Related Juvenile Crime?

Chapter 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

“We’re Like a Family”

Poor Parenting Contributes to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime

American Capitalism Contributes to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: How Can Juvenile Crime and Violence Be Combated?

Chapter 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

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Organizations to Contact

Bibliography of Books

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Study & Research Juvenile Crime

This Study Guide consists of approximately 149 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Juvenile Crime.