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Peer reviewedSchwartz, Ira M.; And Others – Child Welfare, 1994
Explores the now popular assumption that delinquency is primarily caused by child abuse and neglect. Notes that existing studies are inconclusive or provide weak connections at best. In light of public concern over juvenile crime, calls for more funding to explore strategies to prevent and control serious juvenile crimes, especially violence. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Children
