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Youth Violence: An American Epidemic?

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By JoAnn B. Guernsey
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group - (Lerner Publications)
Youth Violence: An American Epidemic?
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Although the overall rate of violent crime has not increased, law enforcement and public health officials describe an epidemic of youth violence. Kids are killing (and being killed) for pocket change, jackets, sneakers, and jewelry. In the United States, gunfire kills a child every two hours. Attorney General Janet Reno has called youth violence the greatest single crime problem in America. This accomplished author thoroughly examines the problem, its causes, and some possible cures. She even heralds some remarkable success stories.

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13937 words13,937 words
112 pages112 pages
Lexile 1190LLexile 1190L
Published 1997Published 1997

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9780822526278

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