In virtually all societies, crime is an ever-present problem. Although families are often envisioned as a 'safe haven, ' criminologists and family researchers have found the familial context to be at the core of many forms of crime and violence. Family members often find themselves as victims of crime and violence, often perpetrated by yet another family member. The unique nature of family relationships, such as those between children and parents, sometimes lead to intergenerational patterns of violence within families. Understandably, societies often struggle to address crime and violence...
In virtually all societies, crime is an ever-present problem. Although families are often envisioned as a 'safe haven, ' criminologists and family res...
Sampson Lee Blair Patricia Neff Claster Samuel M. Claster
This volume focuses on the theme of Technology and Youth; advancements in communication and leisure technologies over the past decade have radically transformed the role of technology in the lives of youth. Around the globe, children and adolescents are often seen as being the first to embrace new technologies, such as new forms of social media. Having a cell phone, once regarded as an adult technology, has become a necessity within youth culture in many societies. Even video games, once limited to stand-alone computers, have become a venue for social gatherings of youth. The rapid pace of...
This volume focuses on the theme of Technology and Youth; advancements in communication and leisure technologies over the past decade have radically t...
