Presents twenty-five critical essays by experts and policy makers on the subject of gangs and addresses issues such as the seriousness of gang activity in a number of ethnic communities and law enforcement strategies to combat gangs.

After ignoring several warnings to stop dating his teacher, Garrett is sent to Lake Harmony, a boot camp that uses unorthodox and brutal methods to train students to obey their parents.

"Fourteen-year-old Jack falls under the spell of a delinquent Florida neighbor and gets way more trouble than he bargained for"--

This text is an up to date exploration of the causes and consequences of delinquent behavior based on the latest theoretical understanding of delinquency and on the real life experiences of young people today. Beyond simply analyzing the problems of delinquency in American society, the authors also examine what can be done about delinquent behavior. The text emphasizes the environmental influences on delinquency, including the family, the school,...

"Being part of a gang is a dangerous and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to be a gang member through the . . . stories of survivors. Learn how it happened to them, read their journeys to freedom, and find out more about what causes young people to join gangs"--Provided by publisher.

In an attempt to please her friends, sixteen-year-old Dallas goes along with their plan to rob a convenience store and when her father refuses to allow her to come home, she is sentenced to six months in the Girls' Rehabilitation Center.

An anthology of articles on crimes and violent acts committed by juveniles in the United States, discussing whether or not juveniles should be tried as adults, gang activities, and the causes of juvenile crime.

Young people whose lives have been impacted by violence and crime, either as perpetrators or as victims, tell their stories. Also includes comments from concerned adults who work with these teens.