violent crimes

"Mass shootings have dominated news cycles in recent years. Why are they happening? Are they happening more often? Why can't we stop them? What would it take? Is the answer more guns, or fewer guns? Should teachers be armed? Students will hear all sides of the story in order to make up their own mind, with practical tips given on how they can get involved and become part of the solution"--From the publisher's web site.

"Norco '80 tells the story of how five heavily armed young men--led by an apocalyptic born-again Christian--attempted a bank robbery that turned into one of the most violent criminal events in U.S. history, forever changing the face of American law enforcement. Part action thriller and part courtroom drama, Norco '80 transports the reader back to the Southern California of the 1970s, an era of predatory evangelical gurus, doomsday predictions, megachurches, and soaring crime rates, with the threat of nuclear obliteration looming over it all. In this riveting true story, a group of landscapers transformed into a murderous gang of bank robbers armed to the teeth with military-grade weapons. Their desperate getaway turned the surrounding towns into war zones. When it was over, three were dead and close to twenty wounded; a police helicopter was forced down from the sky, and thirty-two police vehicles were destroyed by thousands of rounds of ammo. The resulting trial shook the community to the core, raising many issues that continue to plague society today: from the epidemic of post-traumatic stress disorder within law enforcement to religious extremism and the militarization of local police forces"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses specific cases of teenage violence, including satanic cult activities, racial and sexual attacks, gang violence, acquaintance rape, and school violence. Examines why teens exhibit aggressive behavior and surveys the juvenile justice system.

Provides an account of the rape and beating of twenty-eight-year-old investment banker Trisha Meili in New York's Central Park in April 1989, and the subsequent convictions of five African-American and Latino teens who confessed to the crime and spent years in jail before their convictions were overturned following the confession of a serial rapist.

"A talented young runner, Santino, lives in Palermo, Sicily--a beautiful region of Italy that's dominated by the Mafia. With Santino's first communion approaching, his father and grandfather carry out a theft to pay for the party--but they steal from the wrong people. A young, cocky, Mafioso summons them to a meeting, and they bring the boy. As Santino wanders off into the old abandoned neighborhood, he hears shots and runs back to see two armed men--and his father and grandfather slumped over in the car. The boy barely escapes with his life. Now, he's left with a choice: cooperate with police and be a 'rat,' or mainain Omerta?: the code of silence. Twelve-year-old Lucio lives in the northern Italian city of Livorno and dreams of sailing when not taking care of his young sister, Ilaria, and his sick mother, who is convinced that a witch has cursed her. One day, Lucio's mother goes missing and he receives a mysterious text: 'Come to Palermo. Mamma is dying.' Panicked, Lucio grabs Ilaria and rushes to Sicily, where Lucio's and Santino's stories converge with explosive results"--OCLC.

"A journalistic look at the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and the fight for gun control--as told by the student reporters for the school's newspaper and TV station"--Publisher's website.

Examines the history of mass shootings and major mass shootings in the United States. Discusses the psychology of the shooters themselves, issues pertaining to mass shootings, and how they can be prevented both now and in the future. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Journalist Gary Younge recounts the lives lost over the course of a single day in America, revealing the human stories behind gun violence statistics.

"Committing a felony at a young age can set a young adult back in many ways, including personal relationships, education, and career path. With guidance from the right people, it is possible to recover from a felony conviction. This volume provides practical information about juvenile felonies, starting with what constitutes a felony, how felonies are tried in court, and how felony prosecution can affect someone's life. Readers will learn what to do if they're arrested, how to select an attorney, the steps of the often complicated legal system, and tips for staying out of trouble in the first place"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores connections between racial prejudice and crime. Discusses racial crimes in the United States, the work of Martin Luther King Jr., apartheid, and racial crimes in other countries. Includes a glossary, timeline, index, and resources for further information.