Rev. ed. of: Delinquency and justice. 2nd ed. c1998. Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-395) and indexes.
Contents:
Introduction to delinquency and antisocial behavior -- Extrafamilial and family risk factors -- Individual risk factors -- Protective factors -- Classical theories of juvenile delinquency and their updates -- Developmental theories and models of delinquency -- Child and adolescent psychopathy -- Measurement of juvenile crime -- Juvenile violent crime -- Substance and alcohol abuse -- Youth gangs -- Prevention and early intervention -- Treatment approaches.
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