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Overview
This unique volume reports on a longitudinal study of a cohort of 27,160 persons who were born in 1958. Tracy and Kempf-Leonard examine the group's transition from the legal status of juvenile to that of adult, outlining the factors that predict the transition from delinquent to adult criminal careers. In addition, they analyze those factors predictive of the transition from a non-delinquent prior history to adult crime. Other chapters discuss significant policy issues that juvenile courts should consider in order to dispose of delinquency cases effectively.Synopsis
This unique volume reports on a longitudinal study of a cohort of 27,160 persons who were born in 1958. Tracy and Kempf-Leonard examine the group's transition from the legal status of juvenile to that of adult, outlining the factors that predict the transition from delinquent to adult criminal careers. In addition, they analyze those factors predictive of the transition from a non-delinquent prior history to adult crime. Other chapters discuss significant policy issues that juvenile courts should consider in order to dispose of delinquency cases effectively.
Booknews
Presents the results of a continuing longitudinal investigation of a birth cohort of persons born in 1958 who continuously resided in Philadelphia at least from ages ten through 17. The study focuses on the correlation between delinquency and adult criminality and is distinguished in its thoroughness and its well- balanced distribution of subjects by gender, race, and class. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.