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Adolescence
Research from Michigan State University yields new findings on adolescence
July 4th, 2009
"The threat of victimization has been regarded as a central feature in both the development and the continuation of youth gangs. Although many studies find the need for protection to be a common reason youth join gangs, recent literature suggests that gang members are at an increased risk of victimization," scientists in the United States report. "Given this seeming contradiction between expectations and reality, the current article examines the ''objective'' and ''subjective'' dimensions of gang member victimization using panel data collected from youth between the ages of 10 and 16 years. Findings reveal that gang members report higher levels of actual victimization...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-07-04)
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