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Product Description: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format...read more

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9780737769258 | Greenhaven Pr, June 20, 2014, cover price $42.00 | About this edition: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.

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Product Description: In this books we watch undercover agents battle juvenle crime. From the tips and technologies law enforcement agencies use to case studies and current issue debates -- these books give readers a world, and its issuesso knowledge, critical thinking and commitment are the result.

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9781599204000 | Smart Apple Media, August 1, 2011, cover price $37.10 | About this edition: In this books we watch undercover agents battle juvenle crime.

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Product Description: Presents arguments supporting opposing opinions about the causes of juvenile crime, appropriate treatment of youthful offenders, including life imprisonment without parole, and preventive measures.
By Noel Merino (editor)

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9780737747355 | Greenhaven Pr, April 30, 2010, cover price $38.45 | About this edition: Presents arguments supporting opposing opinions about the causes of juvenile crime, appropriate treatment of youthful offenders, including life imprisonment without parole, and preventive measures.

Discusses the procedures, processes, and people in the juvenile court system, including what happens before, during, and after a juvenile commits a crime.

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9781422204283 | Mason Crest, September 15, 2007, cover price $14.95

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9781590847411 | Mason Crest, March 1, 2004, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Discusses the procedures, processes, and people in the juvenile court system, including what happens before, during, and after a juvenile commits a crime.

Essays explore the history of gangs, the types and identity of gangs, life in a gang, the causes of gang involvement, and gang violence. (view table of contents)
By J. D. Lloyd (editor)

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9780737708301 | Greenhaven Pr, March 1, 2002, cover price $23.70 | About this edition: Essays explore the history of gangs, the types and identity of gangs, life in a gang, the causes of gang involvement, and gang violence.
9780737706680 | Greenhaven Pr, December 1, 2001, cover price $25.70 | About this edition: Articles depict the way of life within gangs in urban and rural areas, and, in some cases, the desire to disassociate from gangs to lead a more rewarding life.

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9780737708318 | Greenhaven Pr, March 1, 2002, cover price $38.50 | About this edition: Essays explore the history of gangs, the types and identity of gangs, life in a gang, the causes of gang involvement, and gang violence.
9780737706697 | Greenhaven Pr, December 1, 2001, cover price $37.30 | About this edition: Articles depict the way of life within gangs in urban and rural areas, and, in some cases, the desire to disassociate from gangs to lead a more rewarding life.

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Discusses what gangs are, how they have developed in the United States, their involvement in various criminal acts, and how the criminal justice system has dealt with the problem. (view table of contents)

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9780791057674 | Chelsea House Pub, December 1, 2001, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: Discusses what gangs are, how they have developed in the United States, their involvement in various criminal acts, and how the criminal justice system has dealt with the problem.

Describes what gangs are, how they develop, how they create problems with their violent actions, and how to deal with them. (view table of contents)

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9780736804233 | Lifematters, February 1, 2000, cover price $25.26 | About this edition: Describes what gangs are, how they develop, how they create problems with their violent actions, and how to deal with them.

The co-founder of the Crips tells how gang members abuse the power they have to hurt others and ultimately hurt themselves

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9780613026918 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $15.25 | About this edition: The co-founder of the Crips tells how gang members abuse the power they have to hurt others and ultimately hurt themselves

Argues against joining gangs because such groups hurt people and neighborhoods

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9780613026963 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $9.75 | About this edition: Argues against joining gangs because such groups hurt people and neighborhoods

A founder of the Crips in Los Angeles introduces kids to the dangers of belonging to a gang

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9780613026925 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $9.45 | About this edition: A founder of the Crips in Los Angeles introduces kids to the dangers of belonging to a gang

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Discusses the phenomenon of teenagers who kill, why these incidents happen, and what society can do to prevent such crimes

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9780823928835 | Rosen Pub Group, August 1, 1999, cover price $31.95 | About this edition: Discusses the phenomenon of teenagers who kill, why these incidents happen, and what society can do to prevent such crimes

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Product Description: Compelling true-life stories that encourage teens to stay out of trouble. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)
By Daerick Gross (illustrator) and Toni E. Johnson

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9781885535436 | Goofy Foot Pr, March 1, 1999, cover price $10.95 | About this edition: Compelling true-life stories that encourage teens to stay out of trouble.

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Explores the violent inner workings of street gangs, the reasons for their existence, why young people join, the impact of gangs on family life, and where to go to find help

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9780823929726 | Revised edition (Rosen Pub Group, January 1, 1999), cover price $35.60 | About this edition: Discusses why gangs exist and how to cope with the ever-present threat they can present to frightened teens and their families.
9780823921454 | Revised edition (Rosen Pub Group, May 1, 1993), cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Discusses why gangs exist and how to cope with the ever-present threat they can present to frightened teens and their families.
9780823910717 | Rosen Pub Group, November 1, 1989, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Discusses why gangs exist and how to cope with the ever-present threat they can present to frightened teens and their families.

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Describes what happens in some schools when students carry weapons and offers help for teens in solving the problems that often lead to violence

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9780823929689 | Revised edition (Rosen Pub Group, January 1, 1999), cover price $35.60 | About this edition: A guide to dealing with violence in school describes what happens in some schools when students carry weapons and offers help for teens in solving the problems that often lead to violence.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the problem of teen violence, discussing how serious the problem may be, its causes, and ways to reduce it

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9781565108646 | Greenhaven Pr, November 1, 1998, cover price $18.70 | About this edition: Presents opposing viewpoints on the problem of teen violence, discussing how serious the problem may be, its causes, and ways to reduce it

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9781565108653 | Greenhaven Pr, January 1, 1999, cover price $31.20 | About this edition: Presents opposing viewpoints on the problem of teen violence, discussing how serious the problem may be, its causes, and ways to reduce it

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Defines juvenile crime and its causes and discusses both punishment and prevention

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9781560061984 | Lucent Books, January 1, 1998, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Defines juvenile crime and its causes and discusses both punishment and prevention

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An overview of violence by teenagers, examining its causes, prevention, and handling by the juvenile justice system

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9781560065111 | Lucent Books, January 1, 1998, cover price $27.45 | About this edition: An overview of violence by teenagers, examining its causes, prevention, and handling by the juvenile justice system

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A sociological study of the causes and rates of crimes committed by people under eighteen years of age and of how these offenders are handled by the justice system (view table of contents)

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9780791042694 | Chelsea House Pub, September 1, 1997, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: A sociological study of the causes and rates of crimes committed by people under eighteen years of age and of how these offenders are handled by the justice system

The co-founder of the Crips tells how gang members abuse the power they have to hurt others and ultimately hurt themselves

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9781568381305 | Hazelden, April 1, 1997, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: The co-founder of the Crips tells how gang members abuse the power they have to hurt others and ultimately hurt themselves

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9780823923465 | Powerkids Pr, August 1, 1997, cover price $18.75 | About this edition: The co-founder of the Crips tells how gang members abuse the power they have to hurt others and ultimately hurt themselves

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Argues against joining gangs because such groups hurt people and neighborhoods

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9781568381374 | Hazelden, April 1, 1997, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Argues against joining gangs because such groups hurt people and neighborhoods

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9780823923472 | Powerkids Pr, August 1, 1997, cover price $18.75 | About this edition: Argues against joining gangs because such groups hurt people and neighborhoods

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A founder of the Crips in Los Angeles introduces kids to the dangers of belonging to a gang

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9781568381343 | Hazelden, April 1, 1997, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: A founder of the Crips in Los Angeles introduces kids to the dangers of belonging to a gang

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9780823923458 | Powerkids Pr, August 1, 1997, cover price $18.75 | About this edition: A founder of the Crips in Los Angeles introduces kids to the dangers of belonging to a gang

Four teenagers who were sent to prison at an early age discuss their life in prison and their hopes for the future (view table of contents)
By Natasha Frost (photographer) and Gail Stewart

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9781560063384 | Lucent Books, December 1, 1996, cover price $27.45 | About this edition: Four teenagers who were sent to prison at an early age discuss their life in prison and their hopes for the future

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Discusses different kinds of juvenile violence and their causes, as well as the costs of this violence and possible solutions

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9780822526278 | Lerner Pub Group, October 1, 1996, cover price $19.93 | About this edition: Discusses different kinds of juvenile violence and their causes, as well as the costs of this violence and possible solutions

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Examines the problem of crime, why people commit crimes, and ways that teens can get involved in crime prevention to make their communities safer (view table of contents)

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9780823922642 | Rosen Pub Group, September 1, 1996, cover price $31.95 | About this edition: Examines the problem of crime, why people commit crimes, and ways that teens can get involved in crime prevention to make their communities safer

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