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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ811659
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1086-4385
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Juvenile Delinquency: An Introduction
Smith, Carolyn A.
Prevention Researcher, v15 n1 p3-7 2008
Juvenile Delinquency is a term which is often inaccurately used. This article clarifies definitions, looks at prevalence, and explores the relationship between juvenile delinquency and mental health. Throughout, differences between males and females are explored. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Delinquency, Gender Differences, Definitions, Incidence, Correlation, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Crime, Racial Differences, Juvenile Gangs, Emotional Disturbances, At Risk Persons, Developmental Stages
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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