Monday, October 22, 2007

Community Problems and Juvenile Delinquency


Hay et al. (2006) examine the relationship between the social context and variables that represent the parent-child relationship on crime levels. Family variables and community levels of disadvantage are examined through U.S. census data and parent ratings. The study looks at how community disadvantage magnifies the problems associated for families with crime. The article primarily looks at the relationship between family problems and social context in determining juvenile crime levels... for more.

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