RT Article T1 The (Surprising) stability of youth crime rates JF Journal of quantitative criminology VO 2 IS 3 SP 265 OP 277 A1 Cook, Philip J. 1946- A1 Laub, John H. A2 Laub, John H. LA English YR 1986 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764277856 AB 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. K1 Projections K1 Juvenile Crime K1 Crime rates DO 10.1007/BF01066530