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Title:

The delinquent girl / edited by Margaret A. Zahn.

Publisher:

Temple University Press,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

xiv, 343 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Female juvenile delinquents.

Other Authors:

Zahn, Margaret A.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-324) and index.

Contents:

References. Girls study group members -- Barry C. Feld -- Feminist theories of girls' delinquency / Jody Miller, Christopher W. Mullins -- Trends in girls' delinquency and the gender gap: statistical assessment of diverse sources / Darrell Steffensmeier, Jennifer Schwartz -- Biopsychological factors, gender, and delinquency / Diana Fishbein, Shari Miller, Donna Marie Winn, Gayle Dakof -- Family influences on girls' delinquency / Candace Kruttschnitt, Peggy Giordano -- Peer influences on girls' delinquency / Peggy Giordano -- Girls, schooling, and delinquency / Allison Ann Payne, Denise C. Gottfredson, Candace Kruttschnitt -- Gender differences in neighborhood effects and delinquency / Margaret A. Zahn, Angela Browne -- The context of girls' violence: peer groups, families, schools, and communities / Merry Morash, Meda Chesney-Lind -- Young women and street gangs / Jody Miller -- Girls in the juvenile justice system / Barry C. Feld -- Appendix: Girls study group members -- References.

Summary:

"Over the past decade and a half, girls' involvement in the juvenile justice system has increased. Yet the topic remains understudied by criminologists. The Delinquent Girl is a "state-of-the-field" effort that identifies and analyzes the kinds of crimes that girls commit and the causes of girls' delinquency. The distinguished academics and practitioners who contributed to this volume provide an overview of the research on girls' delinquency, discuss policy implications, and point to areas where further research is critically needed." "The book begins with an examination of the major theories and explanations of female delinquency and considers the "gender gap" between male and female offenders. Other issues, such as the role of the juvenile justice system and changes in justice policies, are also addressed. Throughout The Delinquent Girl, the contributors use criminological and feminist theories to consider causes and implications - e.g., family dysfunction, community factors - and provide insight into treating and preventing juvenile delinquency."--BOOK JACKET.

ISBN:

1592139523 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781592139521 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1592139515 (alk. paper)
9781592139514 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)213765828

LCCN:

2008012509

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Ankeny)

PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

N5UX522 -- University of Iowa Law Library (Iowa City)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)