Bücher der Reihe Violence Prevention and Policy

Offers an analysis of public vs private management of prisons, a competition that originated with the introduction of private facilities into the criminal justice system in the 1980s. This book is suitable for public administrators, policy analysts, corrections personnel and criminologists.

A text outlining the study of family abuse and violence.

Details the efforts of the author's Chicago youth gang project, a comprehensive, community-based model designed to reduce gang problems, including violence and illegal drug activity. This title shows the successes and failures at each level individual-youth, gang-as-unit, community, and policy development.

Reveals the impact of violence and victimization in the lives of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. This title offers case studies and professional resources, including web sites and readings related to violence and mental health. It is suitable for parents and public health practitioners in school systems.

Presents data on European youth gangs, describing important characteristics of these groups, and their similarities and differences to American gangs. This title is suitable as a resource on crime, delinquency and youth development for criminologists, sociologists, youth workers, policy makers, local governments, and law enforcement professionals.

This second edition of American Swastika provides an up-to-date perspective on the white power movement in America. Featuring powerful case studies, interviews, and first-person accounts, the book takes readers through hidden enclaves of hate, exploring how white supremacy movements thrive nationwide and how we can work to prevent future violence.