Juvenile crime : opposing viewpoints / A.E. Sadler, book editor ; Scott Barbour, assistant editor. [print]

Chapter 1. Are juvenile crime and violence increasing? Juvenile crime and violence are increasing Margaret O. Hyde Juvenile crime and violence are not increasing Michael A. Jones and Barry Krisberg Juvenile violence is a serious problem in the schools Merrica Turner Juvenile violence is not a serious problem in the schools Diane Aleem, Oliver Moles and Jessica Portner Juveniles are unfairly blamed for increasing crime and violence Susan Douglas Juveniles are becoming ruthless Michele Ingrassia -- Chapter 2. What causes juvenile crime and violence? Television violence contributes to juvenile crime Mortimer B. Zuckerman Television violence teaches children morality Laurence Jarvik Single-parent families cause juvenile crime Robert L. Maginnis Single-parent families may not cause juvenile crime Kevin N. Wright and Karen E. Wright -- Chapter 3. What factors contribute to gang-related juvenile crime? Biological factors contribute to juvenile crime and violence Nancy Wartik Environmental factors contribute to juvenile crime and violence Delbert S. Elliott Guns contribute to juvenile crime and violence The Educational Fund To End Handgun Violence Inner-city culture contributes to juvenile crime and violence Elijah Anderson A lack of moral guidance causes juvenile crime and violence John J. DiIulio Jr. Racism contributes to gang-related crime Baby Nerve, Jason Belok, Nate II and Spud, interviewed by Sharin Elkholy and Ahmed Nassef Poverty contributes to gang-related crime Donna Hunzeker A desire for excitement and status contributes to gang-related crime Roger H. Davis A need for discipline contributes to gang-related crime Suzanne Fields Fear of violence contributes to gang-related crime Jon D. Hull -- Chapter 4. How can juvenile crime be combated? Law enforcement can effectively combat juvenile crime John J. DiIulio Jr. Law enforcement cannot effectively combat juvenile crime Mike Males and Faye Docuyanan More juveniles should be tried as adults Gil Garcetti and Bradley S. O'Leary Fewer juveniles should be tried as adults Coalition for Juvenile Justice Curfews can be effective and constitutional William Ruefle, Kenneth Mike Reynolds and Overtis Hicks Brantley Curfews may be ineffective and discriminatory Harvard Law Review.

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