By conservative estimates, more than 16,000 violent crimes are committed or attempted every day in the United States. Violence involves many factors and spurs m
This book examines the contemporary rise in community violence across the United States and globally from sociological and criminological perspectives. It compr
This volume examines social influences on violent events and violent behavior, particularly concentrating on how the risks of violent criminal offending and vic
This is a resource for dealing with both perpetrators and victims of violence and understanding the risk factors facing youth. Presenting an assessment of effec