Juvenile Delinquency in the Black Community.

Gray-Ray, Phyllis; Ray, Melvin C.

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ERIC Number: EJ417632

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Juvenile Delinquency in the Black Community.

Gray-Ray, Phyllis; Ray, Melvin C.

Youth and Society, v22 n1 p67-84 Sep 1990

Examines the effect of family structure, parental rejection, and parental supervision and control on urban Black male delinquency. Finds that only perceived parental rejection has a significant effect on participation in delinquent activities. Discusses factors in Black communities that may contribute to controlling delinquency. (FMW)

Descriptors: Black Community, Black Family, Black Youth, Delinquency, Family Influence, Males, Predictor Variables, Questionnaires, Social Control, Urban Areas

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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