violent crimes

Various authors debate the causes of violence, the prevalance of family and teen violence, the motivation of serial killers, and ways to reduce violence.

Examines the roots and outward manifestations of aggression and violence, the role of society and the individual, and what can be done to lessen the trend toward violent behavior and encourage a peaceful approach.

A collection of essays that debate issues associated with gun violence including the cultural obsession with guns and ways to prevent gun-related crimes.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on gun violence, debating if it is a serious problem, contributing factors, private gun ownership policies, laws, and regulations.

Examines the laws and working of the justice system in relationship to juvenile offenders.

Examines the true life stories of several teens who have been involved with gangs, as well as the consequences of gang violence on a school and community.

Discusses the problems caused by Americans' arming themselves and presents a case for gun control.

Provides information about gangs, discusses the severity of the problem of gang activity in the U.S., and examines the reasons young people join gangs and whether gang violence can be stopped. Includes a list of key people and advocacy groups, organizations and sources for additional information, a chronology of gang growth from 1890 to 2009, photos and charts, and an index.

Explains the idea of race, crimes that result from racial prejudice, and efforts made to fight this type of crime.

Jeremy Holland, on his way to live with his uncle in Chicago after the deaths of his parents, takes advantage of a train wreck to run away; but his plan to spend the summer in a deserted cabin in the woods goes awry when he embarks on a crusade to save local bears from poachers.