| Description |
xxi, 186 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. From Dennis the Menace to Bart Simpson : An Overview of Juvenile Violence in America -- Introduction -- Patterns of Violence -- Why Are Juveniles Violent Then? -- The Relationship between Self Concept and Delinquency -- Conclusion -- 2. From South Central to Nextdoor: Gang and Group Violence -- Introduction -- A Brief Overview of Gangs in the United States -- Group Violence and Delinquent Behavior -- Technology, Society, the Media, and Hate Groups -- Satanic Groups -- Gothic Subculture -- Gang Structure and Youth Background -- Youths and Guns -- Youth Gangs and the Drug Market -- How Gangs Move Into a Neighborhood -- A New Era : WWW.Gangs.Com -- Television, the Media, Music, and Video Games -- Females and Gang Membership -- Gang Suppression and Community Intervention -- 3. From Gum Chewing to Gun Toting : School Violence -- Introduction -- Historical Aspects of School Violence in the United States -- Extent of School Violence in the United States -- Factors Contributing to School Violence -- Possible Solutions to School Violence in the United States -- Conclusion -- 4. From Trick or Treat to Sacrifice or Suicide : Occult and Satanic Practices --Introduction -- A Brief History of Occult Beliefs -- Overview of Occult-Related Delinquency and Violence -- Belief Systems and Practices -- Advertisement and Recruitment on the Internet -- Levels of Juvenile Involvement -- Warning Signs of Possible Involvement in the Occult -- Occult Symbols and Literature -- Occult and Satanic-Related Juvenile Behavior -- Viewpoints -- Conclusion -- |
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5. From Lack of Discipline to Lack of Conscience : Theories of Juvenile Violence -- Introduction -- Traditional Theories -- Theory Applied to Adolescents Impact of School on Delinquency -- Psychological Factors -- Two Types of Delinquency -- The Family and Delinquency -- Crews' Concentric Rings of Juvenile Delinquency -- Conclusion -- 6. From Family, Church, and School to Police, Courts, and Corrections : Possible Solutions -- Introduction -- Suggested Solutions -- Views of Experts -- Impacts of the Family -- Media and Internet Issues -- National Response to Columbine High School Tragedy -- Juveniles and Mental Illness -- Conclusion -- 7. Dusk Before the Dawn or Thunder before the Storm? A Look at the Future -- Introduction -- Back to the Basics -- Community institutions -- Evolution of the School Environment -- Homeroom Teacher or Resource Officer? -- What Might Schools Look Like in the Future? -- Gang Influences in the Future -- Hate Groups and Cult Activity -- Extinction of the"Juvenile" -- Durkheim, Social Positivism, and the Future -- The American Way -- The Price of Democracy -- What About the Family? -- Government Intervention -- Individual Responsibility -- Combination of Approaches -- Juvenile Justice in the Future -- Recommendations for the Future -- Conclusion |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Juvenile delinquency -- United States.
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Violence in children -- United States.
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Juvenile delinquency -- United States -- Prevention.
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| Author |
Montgomery, Reid H.
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| LC no. |
00041651 |
| ISBN |
0130847844 |
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