Young adult offenders, alcohol and criminological cul-de-sacs

This paper compares and contrasts quantifiable data and motivational accounts obtained from indepth interviews with 66 persistent young adult offenders, most of whom were also heavy drinkers. It not only demonstrates how important technique and setting are in producing results but shows how misguide...

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Main Author: Parker, Howard (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 1996
In: The British journal of criminology
Year: 1996, Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 282-298
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