Criminological theory developed without an expectation of a victim–offender overlap. Among
most crime theorists and policymakers, to solve crime it is necessary to solve the criminal …

The United States has seen rapid proliferation of youth gangs since 1980. During this
period, the number of cities with gang problems increased from an estimated 286 …

In the past two decades, many prevention and suppression programs have been initiated on
a national and local level to combat street gangs--but what do we really know about them …

Deterrence is at the heart of the preventive aspiration of criminal justice. Deterrence,
whether through preventive patrol by police officers or stiff prison sentences for violent …

"[Gangs in America′ s Communities] is one of the most comprehensive treatments of gangs
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Recipient of the 2024 Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity
Award This award recognizes textbooks and learning materials that have demonstrated …

This new paperback comprehensively reviews the research evidence on the links between
guns, violence, and gun control, and reports results of the author's own research as well. In …

No topic is more polarizing than guns and gun control. From a gun culture that took root
early in American history to the mass shootings that repeatedly bring the public discussion of …

While youth violence has always been a critical part of delinquency, the modern epidemic is
marked by high rates of gun violence. Adolescents in cities possess and carry guns on a …

Recognize the hidden costs and rewards of childrearing! The Effect of Children on Parents,
Second Edition, thoughtfully explores the interactions by which parents and children …