The (Surprising) stability of youth crime rates

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Despite the profound demographic and socioeconomic changes characterizing family life in recent years, youth crime rates have remained more or less constant since 1971. This finding is of interest given the intense public concern regarding the welfare of children. It also serves as a convenient basi...

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Authors: Cook, Philip J. 1946- (Author) ; Laub, John H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 1986
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 1986, Volume: 2, Issue: 3, Pages: 265-277
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Keywords:
Projections
Juvenile Crime
Crime rates
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Summary:Despite the profound demographic and socioeconomic changes characterizing family life in recent years, youth crime rates have remained more or less constant since 1971. This finding is of interest given the intense public concern regarding the welfare of children. It also serves as a convenient basis for projecting the future volume of youth crime.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/BF01066530