DELINQUENCY AND VIOLENCE AMONG GIRLS.
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| Title: | DELINQUENCY AND VIOLENCE AMONG GIRLS. |
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| Authors: | Frabutt, James M.1, White, Jacquelyn W.2 |
| Source: | Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry & Practice. Jun2002, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p541-547. 7p. |
| Subject Terms: | Female juvenile offenders, Violent children, Violent adolescents, Children & violence, Violence research |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the research regarding delinquency and violence among girls as a complex public health problem in the U.S. A statistical overview is provided based on national data, characteristics of female offenders, risk factors for girls delinquency, and promising approach for intervention. Several reviewed findings are presented regarding gender-specific risk factors and the class of successful girl-serving programs. |
| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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